Daniel Anthony Molchan

Coach Molchan left a strong, positive influence on all those who played ball (football, basketball, or baseball) for him. John Dinsmore

My condolences on your loss.

I did not know him well, but my husband, Robert Rettinger did. I was very appreciative of his visit to the funeral home for Robert in 2018. My deepest sympathy to the family. Marcia Rettinger

Often, as I interact with former teammates as well as my athlete grandchildren, I´m reminded of coach Molchan´s positive influence on my life. He was a fine man. John Dinsmore One of His Team Members From The Mid 1950´s

Mr. Molchan was a terrific teacher, mentor, and individual to me. He helped get thru my sophomore year at Merrillville High School.

Dan Molchan and Paul Schuyler had so much influence over so many of us while we were in those formative years playing sports from age 14 to 18. He was, and remains, one of my role models, I remember two or three of us talking to him in the gym one day and asking him where he got that that muscular build and he told us it was just doing lots of push up and other calisthenics. Dan is permanently etched in my memory with a smile one mile wide by one mile long.

Dan was more than a coach and teacher to me, He was my friend and I will miss him. He inspired me to be the best that I could be and will always be my hero. I love you Coach and will never forget you. Rest in Peace and save me a seat.

We called him 'Big Dan'. My wife Phyllis and I moved to Florida and only saw him once more at his grandaughter's wedding. Our home in Valpo was close to his and he welcomed us like old friends. Always generous, we were gifted with young lamb and trout from his pond. He taught me how to make wine and best of all he always had an encouraging word. His knowledge of the Bible was extensive and he always shared what he had come to understand with his friends and neighbors. We can say he 'ran...

I was saddened to hear about Coach Molchan , he was a inspiration to me in so many ways. He will be missed, but not forgotten. Our prayers are with you Pat & your loved ones. Dick & Sandie Nomanson