Laurie E. Carlson was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.[1]
Carlson was born Laurie Edwin Carlson on January 12, 1908 in Bayfield, Wisconsin.[2] He attended Northland College, where he was a member of the varsity basketball team, and the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Carlson was also active in promoting the sport of curling and in his local Baptist church. He would marry and have four children. Carlson passed away in March 26, 1999. After his passing, a joint resolution by the Wisconsin State Senate and the State Assembly was created to honor his life and was presented to his children.[3]
Carlson was a founding member of the Wisconsin Progressive Party. As a member of the party, he was elected to the Assembly in 1936, taking office the following year. He would serve until 1942. Later, he served as Clerk of Courts of Dane County, Wisconsin from 1968 to 1976.