Dale H. Karlson

Dale H. Karlson, age 76, beloved husband of Brenda, nee Becker and the late Judith H. Karlson, nee Roeters. Loving father of Jay (Susan), Jill, Eric (Diane), and Keith. Cherished grandfather and uncle. Dear brother of Beverly Karlson. Dale had more than 40 years of service to the Orland Fire Protection District as a firefighter and elected trustee. Retired member of Sheet Metal Workers Union Local 73. Valued volunteer for the Brandywine Zoo in Delaware. Visitation Sunday, December 14, 2014 from 2-9 PM. Additional visitation Monday, December 15, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL. Interment private. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions to the Firefighter Cancer Support Network, 2600 W. Olive Ave., 5th Floor - PMB 608, Burbank, CA 91505 (firefightercancersupport.org) appreciated. Express your thoughts and condolences at colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400