Glen Van Proyen

I am so sorry to hear of this wonderful man's passing. My father, Dick Davis and Glen were peers at Maine South for many years and I just knew Glen as a truly nice individual. R.I.P. sir.

I am sorry to hear of the passing of Coach Van Proyen. In the late 60's he was my football and baseball coach at Maine South. In 1967 we won the first conference title at Maine South with a team that was nationally ranked. He was always fair and accessible to his players. He was someone to look up to through all these years. My only regret is that I did not track him down to talk with him in his later years. He would always make the ends run their hearts out chasing passes that he had...

He was Coach Van Proyen to me. 1974 Maine South sophomore football team. The undefeated record we accomplished that season was irrelevant. That season was about being coached and taught life lessons from the best coach/teacher I have had the pleasure of being around. He would gather the team after Friday practice would conclude and always have a riveting story regarding competition, doing your best and leaving all you had on the field no matter the outcome of the game. But, what struck me the...

I am saddened to hear of Glen's passing. He was a teacher at Fenton HS in Bensenville where I was a student. He and I worked for the Village of Itasca one summer back in the late 50's painting fire hydrants.I have lots of fond memories of Coach Van Proyen. May he RIP.
Gene Volkman
Itasca, IL