Brett Michael Carlson
January 31, 1992 ~ July 11, 2022
Brett Michael Carlson, 30, of Wyanet, Illinois passed away Monday. July 11, 2022.
He was born January 31, 1992 in Princeton, Illinois the son of Lynn (Eric) Olds and Michael (Jeannie) Carlson.
He is survived by his parents: Lynn (Eric) Olds of Wyanet and Michael (Jeannie) Carlson of Mineral; three sisters: Cassidy Olds of Wyanet, Haley Eble of Kewanee, and Jessie Witte of Sheffield; grandparents: John and Linda Carlson of Mineral, Marty Henry of Atkinson, Max (Donita) Olds of Wyanet, and Ted Payne of New Castle, Pennsylvania; one great-grandma, Marilyn Olds of Wyanet; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his grandmothers, Alice E. Henry and Judy Huckelberry Conrad, one cousin Andrew Redecker, one uncle, Tobi Britton, and aunt, Nancy Olds-Bohm.
Brett graduated from Bureau Valley High School with the Class of 2010.
He worked with his grandpa on heating and cooling in Mineral for several years until his grandpa's retirement. Then he began working at Culligan in Wyanet and was proud of the company and the people he worked with.
Despite his own struggles, Brett was a loving generous person. He would frequently surprise his family members with gifts as tokens of love. He had a big smile and a huge heart. Brett loved fishing, being outdoors, and spending time with his cousins, Owen and Oliver. His favorite thing to do was to hang out with his sister, Cassidy, who was also his best friend, and her friends. We are eternally grateful for the people who loved and supported Brett.
A visitation will be held 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Thursday, July 14, 2022 Grant-Johnson Funeral Home, Princeton. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 15, 2022 at Grant-Johnson Funeral Home, Princeton. Burial will take place in Mineral Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Zachary Payne, Lucas Payne, Owen Stabler, Oliver Stabler, Conner Alter, and Austen Williams.
Memorials may be directed to the Wyanet Rescue Unit.
Online condolences may be sent to www.grant-johnsonfh.com.
Thinking of you and your family in this very hard time, my love and prayers are with you all.
God bless you all through this difficult time.
May you find peace and comfort in his memories and times together…
I Got to know Brett through his time working at Chapel Hill. Brett had a great personality, and was such a kind person. I’ll miss you man
I’m so sorry to all the family for your loss. He was an awesome friend and will be missed by many.
Brett was an amazing, kind, forgiving, and generous person. He had the best jokes and I will miss him very much. Very grateful for all the memories I have of him.
Thinking and Praying for you All
Brett may of been my nephew biologically, but he was more like a little brother…and my best friend. I will always cherish every moment we shared. We liked to listen to music and sing, sit around camp fires and tell stories, camp,and go fishing. He was always so helpful and was a hard worker.
Brett had a way of lighting up a room. He loved to make up rhymes and make up quirky stories. He loved all kinds of music, was very artistic and very intellectual. We shared many laughs.
He enjoyed spending time here with his cousins, Alexa 22, Kylie 19,Oliver 14, and Owen 12. Even on his bad days, my kids seemed to make him feel truly happy and loved.
We dont know how to be without him. Life won’t ever be the same. He was my (not so “little”) buddy.
Mike, Jeannie and family, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Brett. I will be keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers! Hugs and peace, Lisa
All our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.
I appreciate how great of a brother he was to one of my best college friends Cassidy Olds. I am sending my love to Cassidy and her family. ❤️