Funeral Services will be held for Emmett R. Carlen, 83, on Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at Newcomer Funeral Home with Pastor Milo Miller officiating. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 17, 2012 from 5p.m. – 7p.m. at Newcomer Funeral Home.
Emmett was born on July 27, 1928 in Casper, Wyoming to Emmet Charles and Carrie Carlen. He graduated from Natrona County High School. He married Virginia Minchow on February 2, 1946. He worked Texaco refinery in his early youth until it closed. Emmett was blessed with three children, Vickie, Lynda, and Randy. He enjoyed golfing, and bowling, and scoring a hole in one and bowling a 300 game. He and Virginia were often enjoyed dancing in Casper and in California.
He belonged to the Casper Elks and Casper Eagles Lodges.
Emmett is preceded in death by his wife, Virginia in June 2004, his parents, and two step-sisters.
He is survived by his daughters, Vickie (Steve) Elledge of Casper, Lynda (Fred) Moore of Cypress, CA. One son, Randy (Colleen) Carlen of Casper. 8 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.
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