Richard E. Karlson, 60, of Buzzards Bay, passed away at Tobey Hospital, on Saturday, June 3, after a long illness. He was the husband of Joanne (Romasco) Karlson also of Buzzards Bay. He was born in Brockton the son of Barbara M .(Evans) Karlson of Wareham and the late Leroy Karlson Jr.

He attended Brockton Public Schools and graduated from Brockton High School in 1975. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed fishing. He is also a late member of the Wareham-New Bedford B.P.O.E. Lodge of Elks #73, Wareham.

In addition to his wife and mother he is survived by many loving aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Memorial visitation will be held on Tuesday June 13, in the Wareham Village Funeral Home 5 Center St. from 4 to 7 p.m. only. Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend. Interment will be private. To leave a message of condolence for the family, visit www.warehamvillagefuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Wareham Village Funeral Home.