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1918 - 2005
AGE: 87
FALAN, Wayne A.
Paw Paw
Passed away Thursday, October 13, 2005 at home. Wayne was born January 21, 1918 in Cadillac the son of Daniel and Esther (Roth) Falan. Wayne was a graduate of Cadillac High School; he received his bachelor’s degree from Western Michigan University and his Master’s degree from University of Michigan. He was a veteran of WW II serving in the U.S. Air Force. Wayne taught and coached at Reed City and Plymouth High Schools before coming to Paw Paw where he taught and coached from 1948-1980. He was a member of the Paw Paw United Methodist Church, the Optimist Club, Disabled American Veterans, Michigan Sports Sages, Michigan Coaches Hall of Fame & Football Coaches Hall of Fame. In 1982 the Paw Paw football athletic field was named Falan Field in his honor. Wayne was united in marriage to the former Evelyn Harvey who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons, Douglas (Adelle) Falan of Manistee, Thomas (Kerry) Falan of New Braunsfels, TX; grandchildren, Stephanie (Chris) Parmele of Midland, Scott Pugh of Charlotte, NC; great-grandson, Caleb Parmele; sister, Janette (William) Watkins of Cheboygan; many nieces & nephews. He was preceded in death by two sisters and one brother. Family will meet friends Friday, October 21, 2005, from 6-8 p.m. at the Adams Funeral Home, Paw Paw. A memorial service will be held Saturday October 22, 2005, 11 am at the Paw Paw High School Performing Arts Center, with Rev. Carolin Spragg, Officiating. Interment will be in Ft. Custer National Cemetery, Augusta, Michigan. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Paw Paw High School Alumni Association, 49962 County Road 653, Paw Paw, MI 49079. |
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There are currently 19 condolences.
Dennis Falan
Thursday December 24, 2015 at
6:27 AM
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My Dad Gordon Falan (The son of Kenneth and Rita Falan) was Wayne's cousin and though he was quite a bit younger It was pretty clear that he thought a lot of Wayne . Which is saying something Condolences.
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David Rivette
DavidR995@aol.com
Tuesday March 7, 2006 at
3:20 PM
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I always thought Wayne to be a good man. A little coarse around the edges when he hollered at you but always with that little smile afterwards that let you know he liked you and was just making a point. I use to see Wayne occasionally and we always had good humorrous conversations about the past. He was always telling me "glory " stories about my brother back in the days when Wayne coached him on the football field. I will never forget him for the man he was. My condolences to his wife Evelyn and the rest of the family. He will surely be missed.
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Jeff Breining
jbreining@sbcglobal.net
Wednesday November 2, 2005 at
6:38 PM
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I admired Wayne so much and will miss him alot. Our many conversations at the Family reunion over the past yrs
about Wrestling. Wrestlers share a common bound. Plus I served in the Air force for 10yrs. Ill miss our talks. my prayers are with you.
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Ron Gumper
Saturday October 29, 2005 at
10:16 AM
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Mr. Falen was a wonderful person. Our family had the "Cadillac" connection. So as far as Wayne was concerned, we were all right. He took wonderful care of all three of our children throughout their high school years. He also took care of me on the golf league, you know, Cadillac people have to stick together. He'll always be in our thoughts.
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John S Terry
pacermsp
Monday October 24, 2005 at
3:34 PM
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a friend and mentor to all that he coached. He was very proud of all the men that went into the Michigan State Police from his school. I am sad this day.
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Jack and Karen Kunkel
k2uniquekaren@prodigy.net
Friday October 21, 2005 at
10:13 PM
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Karen and I planned to be with the family and friends of Wayne on 10/22/05, but a Kunkel Family emergency has forced us to change plans. We are so pleased that he was able to attend the Champions & Legends Event to honor great CHS Football Teams of the past. His presentation at the reunion will have a lasting impression on all who attended. The players and Dick Young, a former CHS Coach, that played the last round of golf with Wayne are very touched by his passing. The calls, cards, and e-mails continue to come in from players, coaches, and others that "have a love of the Game", who met Wayne Falan for the first time, but will never forget him as he shared his final days with us. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you as you share his lasting memory. "Till we huddle-up again". Jack and Karen Kunkel
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Rick and Lisa Dunlop
rdunlop@tollbrothersinc.com
Friday October 21, 2005 at
5:40 PM
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My sister, Joan, called me earlier this week to inform me of Coach Falan's passing. To Mrs Falan, Tom and Doug and the rest of the family, you have our deepest sympathies. Joan's call brought back a flood of old memories...all of them good. I ran track for Coach from 1970 through 1972 and if you were one of his Track guys, Coach closely followed you in all your other sports. At this time in his career he was coaching Wrestling and Track only. But having lived next door to Jerry Abnet, I knew all the ole' Wayne Bunn stories from...football and basketball to baseball and Track...and they were classics. Coach was a man's man and except for my Mom, he was by far the most influential person in my high school years. I still have a love for Track and attend the Penn Relays in Philadelphia annually. I used to send Coach the Penn Relays program book filled with the autographs of the Villanova womens Distance Medley Relay teams. I wrote Coach a letter sometime in the mid 80's telling him how much he meant to me in high school and he called me to talk about it. Until then, I don't think he ever knew how important he was to me. I'm happy I had the opportunity to tell him. Thanks and good bye Coach...I hope to see you again some day.
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Christine Pomales
christinepomales@msn.com
Friday October 21, 2005 at
11:42 AM
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My condolences to the Falan family. Coach Falan was a man of honor and a dedicated coach and teacher. May you find strength in each other and in knowing that he will be remembered. God's blessings to you all. Christine
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Doug and Donna Nelson
nelsondd@charter.net
Wednesday October 19, 2005 at
8:31 AM
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We are saddened to hear of Wayne's passing.I had just seen him at the Cadillac Football Celebration and shared memories of Ogidaki with him.My first visit to Ogidaki was with Wayne,Steve Siddall,and John Royce.Wayne was a delightful guy with a zest for life that was contagious!!I'll never forget his instructions for taking a sauna...get very hot(after many hits of water on rocks),then walk across the tracks to the ice-cold creek and douse your body with buckets of that water!!All this with a wry smile that implied that if you DIDN'T follow suit,you were a wimp!! So I did,and after nearly 35 years of Ogidaki saunas,we still chuckle at Wayne's instructions...and his wonderful attitude about life. I am glad to have known him and that he had such a long and worthy life in the education of young people. With deepest sympathy, Doug and Donna Nelson,Cadillac
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Dennis and Linda Cogswell
fpcchurch@ameritech.net
Tuesday October 18, 2005 at
3:06 PM
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Evelyn,
Want to express our thoughts and prayers with you and your family. I just happened to speak to Artie last Friday and she told me Wayne had passed away. I am sorry we will not be at the memorial service as we will be out of town. We think of our friends often in Paw Paw and still remain in contact with Cathy and Dale Sommerfelt as with Barb Ostrander and Artie Mitchell.
All our love.
Dennis and Linda Cogswell
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Roger Hallgren
rohallgren@hotmail.com
Monday October 17, 2005 at
10:28 AM
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Wayne was a fellow member of the Coaches Hall of Fame. He made it a point to attend my induction with Dode Beck. Played a lot of golf with Wayne. He will be missed.
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Ron and Kathy Stratton
katluver657@hotmail
Sunday October 16, 2005 at
4:14 PM
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We were so sorry to hear of Wayne's passing. Know our thoughts and prayers are with you.He will be missed. Call if you need anything.
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Paul Moreno
pablo@bigmoe.com
Sunday October 16, 2005 at
10:13 AM
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My condolences to the Falan Family for their loss. Coach's spirit will always live on through the lives of every person he touched.
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Laurel Sherburn
Sunday October 16, 2005 at
6:50 AM
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My deepest sympathy to Waynes family. Loved this man almost like my father. I will miss having him sit in the balcony at Church, and his bear hugs that he always had for every one. God Bless you all--Laurel and Dale Sherburn
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martha l. smith
smith1ml@cmich.edu
Saturday October 15, 2005 at
4:01 PM
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Evelyn, Doug & Adelle, Tom & Kerry, my thoughts and heart will be with each of you in these days ahead. Wayne, as each of you are, was very special to me. Martha
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Ann and Terry Blakely
tlab@voyager.net
Saturday October 15, 2005 at
2:57 PM
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Dear Evelyn and family: We are thinking of you at this time and recalling many memories of the Coach. He left his mark on the lives of many! Consider yourself hugged by both of us Evelyn! Love - Ann and Terry
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Robert Hindenach
pawtwice@verizon.net
Saturday October 15, 2005 at
2:43 PM
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My family's condolences to all of you. Mr. Falan is remembered fondly by hundreds of athletes and students who graduated from Paw Paw.
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Martha Jennings
mljpiney@aol.com
Saturday October 15, 2005 at
12:46 PM
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With deepest sympathy to your family...Wayne was an icon for those most important and fondly remembered high school years. I will miss him greatly as I'm certain so many others will as well.
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Bill and Jayne Payne
wvpayne@triton.net
Saturday October 15, 2005 at
11:58 AM
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To the Falan Family,
Jayne and I would like to express our condolences to you and the family. We are in Arkansas visiting Carin and Dave. Sandy is with us. Dennis Gokey called Dave this morning to tell them about Wayne's death. We all here have good memories of Wayne and he was the topic of conversation for a while here... Will contact you when we get back to Three Oaks...
Peace,
Bill.....
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