Carl Oscar Tollefson, age 91, of Rochester, Minnesota passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2024, at Rochester Rehabilitation and Living Center. Carl was born on September 27, 1932 in Mabel, Minnesota to Palmer and Sylvia (Kjos) Tollefson.

Carl graduated from Mabel High School in 1950. He then attended the Winona Business School graduating in 1951. After graduation, Carl moved to St. Paul and worked at the U.S Mail Department and Seeger Refrigeration. In 1952, he married Luanne Schmugge; they later divorced. In 1953, Carl entered the United States Army and was later honorably discharged. On July 19, 1986, he married Mavis Martinson.

Over Carl's work career, he worked at Central Distributing Company, Reinhard Brothers Company, Roth Distribution Company, Morley Murphy Company, Zenith Electronics Corporation, Guyer's Builders Express and Lowe's.

Carl enjoyed golfing, playing cards and dancing.

Survivors include his children Daniel (Melanie) Tollefson and Tamara (Tracy) Luther; his stepchildren Jeffery (Kathy) Martinson, Terry (Zeeonadai) Martinson and David (Angelia) Martinson; 9 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren; sister Phyllis (Bill) Schneider; brothers Paul (Jan) Tollefson and Tom (Denise) Tollefson. He is preceded in death by his wife Mavis; his parents; sister Elaine (Leon) Eggers and his son Randall Tollefson.

Memorials are preferred to Ascension Lutheran Church.

A memorial service for Carl will be held at Ascension Lutheran Church at 11:00 a.m. on March 15, 2024, with Pastor Brian Kom officiating. A visitation will take place 1 hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be in Grandview Memorial Gardens.

Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com