Leland Gene Carlson, 73, of Cloquet, Minnesota, was found dead in a deer stand on November 7, 2016, during deer hunting season. Born March 25, 1943, in Cloquet, he graduated from Cloquet High School and the University of Minnesota Duluth and worked for many years as an accountant before retiring. Friends and family called him Frenchy and remembered him as an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing.

He is survived by his wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

If anyone was in the area that day or has information about Mr. Carlson’s activities on November 7, 2016, please share what you know.