Connie Carlson
Connie Marie (Sollinger) Carlson, age 75, of Friendship, Wisconsin passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022 at Arbor View Court in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, June 17th, from 1:oo p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at The Bear’s Den (formerly Splash) 1947 Dakota Lane, Friendship, Wisc.
Connie was born August 28, 1947 in Downers Grove, Illinois to Robert and Mary (Horning) Bush. She grew up and graduated from Downers Grove High School. Connie married Ron Carlson, October of 1970 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Adams, Wisconsin. Shortly thereafter they opened Carlson’s Keg on Castle Rock Lake until 1979. Connie co-founded Main Street Station in Adams with Kay Cwikla and in 1985 opened Carlson’s Rustic Ridge with her husband Ron. In 1990, Connie founded Splash Waterfront Bar and later Blossom Shop in Friendship. Connie continued to work until her health problems wouldn’t allow.
Connie loved to host gatherings, travel, arts and crafts and all of her customers that turned into family over her life long career in hospitality.
Connie was always known for her delicious soups, welcoming spirit, contagious laugh and thoughtfulness.
Memorials may be directed in Connie’s memory to Alzheimer’s awareness.
Connie was preceded in death by parents, Robert and Mary Bush; brother, Richard Bush; and sister, Katherine Wood.
Survivors:
Son: Rick (Brianna) Carlson of Friendship
Daughter: Kim (Nic Marzahl) Carlson of Friendship
Bonus Son Evan Sollinger of Wisconsin Rapids
Grandchildren: Adelaide Carlson and Hendrik Carlson of Friendship
Further survived by other relatives and many good friends.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.
Kim and Rick – We are so sorry for the loss of your mom. We talk of her often as she has a very special place in our hearts. We enjoyed spending holidays and celebrations with her throughout our friendship. Connie was so fun to be around, and I can just hear her laugh now. She always had a beautiful smile on her face which will be remembered as we celebrate what a true friend she was. Love and prayers to you and your family. Love Jan and Chris
Sorry for your loss. Connie was part of the Adams County through the various businesses she was involved. Also having my late father’s celebration of life at Splash was a great experience.
We are so very sorry to read this loss. Connie was a giving soul who helped many and always with a smile. Blessings to all of her family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
So sorry for your loss Had so many good times over the years at all the places w both your folks HUGS
Rick/Kimmy and family. Steve and I are so sorry to hear this news. Many wonderful memories of Connie
Prayers to all of you
Kimmy and Rick, so sorry for your loss.
I’m so sorry to hear that Connie passed. I, like many others will miss her spunk and beautiful smile! She meant so much to me, and working at Splash taught me many life lessons. Big hugs Ricky and Kimmy!!!
My sincere condolences to Rick and Kim and family’s. I have some great memories working at Carlson’s Keg and Main St Station. I remember the Halloween parties they had. So much fun. RIP Connie.
Our thoughts & prayers are with Connie’s family at this sad time.
My Condolences & Prayers to the family.
I enjoyed eating at Splash over the years. Your mom would always make time to come over to the table for laughs. She was a a lovely and kind individual. I will miss the smile she invariably maintained upon greeting you. RIP my friend!
Dr. James Reed
Sorry for the loss.. She was funny, kind and loving. Sad to see such a lovely woman leave this world with a beautiful heart and soul. Rest in peace
Ricky, Kimny & family~I’m so very sorry to hear of y’all’s Mom passing. It’s never easy but knowing she’s not suffering anymore makes it a little easier to bear. Sending love, hugs & prayers~♥️🙏✝️😇
Kim and Rick,
Many thoughts and prayers are with you both at such a sad time. There are many wonderful memories for all of us who knew her. Her memory will live on through the both of you.
Kim & Rick –
Sending you both a huge hug and love in this sad time. I have so many great memories with Connie over the years, working at Splash taught me so many life-lessons I still carry with me today. She was a one of a kind person who will be greatly missed. I’ll be dreaming about her cream of mushroom soup and infectious laugh until we meet again one day!
Kim and Rick we are so sorry for your loss. Many fond memories of Connie and Carlson’s. Sending hugs and prayers.
Kim and Rick I am so sorry to hear of your Mothers passing. Our condolences to the Carlson family. Rest in peace Connie. Dave and Gette Sturm
So sorry for your loss. She will be missed. Rubber and Teresa Marti
Rick and family, so sorry for your loss.
So very sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. I have many great memories working at Carlson’s Keg. Your Mom taught me alot in the restaurant industry. Connie was always so kind, funny and just fun to be around. My thoughts and prayers to you and your family during this difficult time.
Thoughts and prayers to everyone. May she rest in peace.
Thoughts and prayers for everyone
Holidays so sad when hearing about loved ones who are no longer with us so many memories with the carlson family. Love and prayers RIP Connie
Prayers and love for Kim and Rick, and all those who love Connie. There are many lives she touched over the years, and many of us have wonderful, loving memories of our time with her. God bless all those who are grieving Connie’s passing. Love you.
Rick&Kim So sorry for you loss,I will miss your beautiful Mother,Many memories to cherish.May you find strength in the days ahead and have comfort& peace from family & friends during this difficult time.She sure will be missed!RIP Connie
Sorry to hear about your mother, Rick and Kimmy. I loved your mother. She was a great person. She was kind to everyone that I know fun person to be around and a good friend of mine. I will never forget your mother. Love you Connie rest in peace.
So very sorry for the family’s loss
Ray and I send our condolences and prayers to Connie’s family.
So sorry to hear this! I have great memories of her and working for her. She had a great sense of humor and a great zest for life. Our prayers are with the family.
Thoughts an prayers to all the family members May she rest in Peace
We’re sorry for your loss. Peace, love and comfort to your families.
So sorry to hear this. My sympathy to you all
Kim and Rick & Family -My sympathy in the loss of your Mom. She was one of a kind. I enjoyed working for her. Her smile and laughter were contagious.
My condolence to Rick , Kim and Carlson family. Connie was a beautiful, caring person and a great cook.
RIP Connie
So sorry on your loss
My condolences are with you Rick, Kim, the entire family on the loss of you mom.
So sorry to hear. Connie was always smiling and a joy to talk to. She’s in a better place now. But will always be missed. Prayers to the family.
Kim and Rick – so very sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom. Your Mom was very special, and we are blessed to have had the privilege to know her. We have many fond memories from over the years. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Rick & Kim, we are so sorry for your loss. Connie was a great person. She will forever be in our hearts.
Donny, Cindy & Hayden D’Anza
Rick and Kim, we are so very sorry for your loss. Will cherish all the good times and memories at your Mom’s bar. Prayers are with the both of you.
Our condolences,
So many memories to cherish…Connie was one of a kind…sending you my love
Sending sincerest condolences to Connie’s family. Always will remember her delicious meals at her different establishments.
Such sad news. Connie will always be remembered for her contagious smile, her hospitality and of course her fabulous cooking including her soups! Deepest sympathies.
My deepest sympathy to all the family! Loved her soups and hospitality. Treasure the memories!
One of God’s true gifts. Connie was a beautiful and wonderful person. I have never heard a disparaging word spoken about her. She will be truly missed. God bless you Kim and Rick.
heartbreaking for your family. hold on to the memories..🙏
Rick and Kim, So very, very sorry for your loss. Every one of us that knew Connie feels the loss also. Connie was a special friend and she will never be forgotten.
Kimmy, we are so sorry for your loss. My entire family loved Connie and my children hold a special place in their hearts for her. Adam will never forget her as the lady that gave him gummy worms when he went into the kitchen after snowmobiling. ❤️ She will be forever in our hearts.
Michael, Martha, Lexi, Lee and Adam Krause
So sorry to hear about the passing of your Mom , your in my Prayers 💕
Rick and Kim and families; my thoughts are with you in this loss. No words can fill the void created by her departure, but know that we all feel the loss with you.
We are very saddened to hear of Connie’s passing. Sending prayers and healing thoughts your way.
Love, Eric, Mila & Gabriella Carlson
My condolences goes out to the family, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Connie.. you will truly be missed. You were such a kind, beautiful soul. You will never be forgotten. We hold all the memories of you in our hearts!!
Kim and Rick, I’m so very sorry to hear this. Connie was an amazing human. She taught me so much about cooking and made me truly enjoy the art. We had so many laughs and good times in that busy kitchen. Her smile lit up a room and her beauty made it shine. You are all in my thoughts. She will be missed.