Dennis C. Carlson 86, of Sioux Falls died Saturday, April 20, 2013 at the Good Samaritan Center . Dennis was born November 22, 1926 to Ingrid (Anderson) and Jonas Carlson. He lived in Sioux Falls and as a child attended the Hollister School. He was a member of East Side Lutheran Church. He worked with his brother as a painter and assisted in carpentry work until his retirement. He is preceded in death by his parents, five sisters and four brothers. Survivors include many nieces and nephews.