Carl Vincent Pearson

Carl Vincent Pearson, 88 of Red Wing, formerly of Ellsworth, died Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at his home.Carl was born at home on March 2, 1926 to Axel Walter and Minnie M. (Rundquist) Pearson. He was a graduate of Ellsworth High School. Carl married Joyce Betcher on June 18, 1949 in Owatonna, MN. Carl worked as a master carpenter and later worked for Kings Cove in Hastings, MN for 33 years. Upon his retirement he and Joyce purchased the East Ender Bar in Ellsworth and again retired after 10 years of ownership. Carl enjoyed reading , putting puzzles together and keeping up with current events.Surviving him are his three children: Deborah (Tom) Howard, Ellsworth, WI; Scott (Barbara) Pearson, Chaska, MN; Carla (Brent) Langer, Ellsworth, WI.Nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.Brother, Donald (Sandra) Pearson, Mountain View, CA.Preceding him in death was his wife Joyce, daughter Nancy, grandson Kade, and brothers Alvin and Arthur and sister Florence Howe.Hill Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Ellsworth, is handling arrangements.