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Remembering Dennis Carlson: Longtime MTN anchor and reporter

Posted at 8:23 AM, Mar 22, 2019
and last updated 2019-03-22 10:23:40-04

Longtime MTN anchor and reporter Dennis Carlson passed away Friday, March 15 at the age of 58.

Dennis was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer late last spring and battled the disease head-on ever since.

For most of his career, Dennis worked in broadcasting, including KBOZ Radio and for the Montana Television Network as a reporter, anchor and news director.

He also worked as an elections clerk for Gallatin County, a field representative for U.S. Senator Conrad Burns and government affairs director for the Gallatin Association of REALTORS®.

Dennis is remembered as a dedicated journalist with a passion for storytelling and helping others.

Dennis is survived by fiancée Laura Boltz and his children.

His family will receive friends Thursday, March 21 from 4-7 p.m. at Retz Funeral Home at 315 E 6th Ave in Helena.

There is a celebration of life planned for Saturday, March 23 in Bozeman at Grace Bible Church at 1 p.m. with a reception to follow in the Fellowship Hall.