Mrs. Waltraud Erika Carlson of Tryon died on June 24, 2009 in Tryon. She was a native of Germany and was a homemaker. She was the daughter of the late Henrik and Maria Kammerdeiner and the widow of Charles David Carlson Sr. She is survived by her daughters Marion Carlson of Hendersonville and Deborah Carlson of Pawtuckett RI. A son Charles David Carlson Jr of Falls Church VA. One grandson. Memorial services will be held at a later date.