Victor A. Carlson, age 97 of Minneapolis, born April 1, 1909 in Minneapolis, passed away March 15, 2007. Victor worked for the State of Minnesota for 39 years, retiring as Central Payroll Accounting Director. He is preceded in death by wife, Lily; son, Paul; brothers: Lawrence, George and Carl; and sister, Myrtle. Victor is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, John and Betty, and many nieces and nephews. Funeral service is 11:00 am, Tuesday, March 20, 2007 at Bethany Lutheran Church, 3901 36th Ave. So., Mpls. Visitation will be 4 – 7 pm, Monday, March 19 at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave. So., Mpls and also one hour before the service at church. Interment at Ft. Snelling. Memorials may be made in lieu of flowers.