George Michael Langan

George was born to Francis and Margaret Langan on January 19, 1930, in Gregory, South Dakota. He passed peacefully with family present at his home in Carmichael, CA. George married Norene (Mitz) Allum on May 29, 1951 in South Dakota. He is survived by 11 of his 12 children: Mitzi Guthrie, Randall, Richard, Sandra VanderPol, Andrea Barrows, Lance, Rosemary Langan, Claudia Neal, Kimberly Langan, Gregory, and Penny Cimino; 26 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; and brother Francis M. Langan. George was the youngest of three children. He is preceded in death by his wife, Norene (Mitz), brother John Langan; son Michael Langan, and grandson Richard Guthrie, Jr. George's teaching career began in 1948 in South Dakota and spanned 40 years. In 1960 George moved his family to Carmichael, California and taught at SJUSD Arcade and Starr King middle schools until he retired in 1989. George also taught catechism at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church. As a member of OLA, George participated in the Knights of Columbus. Coaching was a large part of George's life. Over the years he coached track, basketball, volleyball and softball at Arcade and Starr King middle schools; JV softball at El Camino high school; Little League; Camellia Bobby Sox and OLA co-ed softball. When George's children were older, he coached the family co-ed softball team, ""All in the Family"". George's coaching even continued into retirement as he coached and played on a Golden Seniors softball team. Monday, August 22 - Vigil 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Rosary 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Sierra View Funeral Chapel, 6201 Fair Oaks Bl., Carmichael. Tuesday, August 23 - Noon Funeral Mass at Calvary Catholic Cemetery Chapel, 7101 Verner Ave., Citrus Heights. Reception to follow Mass at Our Lady of the Assumption Church, St. John's Hall, 5057 Cottage Way, Carmichael. Flowers may be sent to Sierra View Funeral Chapel. Cemetery Details Calvary Cemetery 7101 Verner Ave Sacramento, CA, 95841 Visitation AUG 22. 04:00 PM - 08:00 PM Sierra View Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc. 6201 Fair Oaks Blvd. Carmichael, CA, US, 95608 http://www.sierraviewfuneralchapel.net/ Service AUG 23. 12:00 PM Calvary Cemetery 7101 Verner Ave Sacramento, CA, US, 95841