Ed-Sarna-Obituary

Ed Sarna

Vallejo, California

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April 5, 1930 - Feb. 27, 2008

Coach Ed Sarna, longtime teacher, coach and athletic director at Hogan High School, passed away quietly on Wednesday with his entire family by his side after a long battle with Lou Gehrig's disease.

Coach Sarna was hired as a teacher and coach at Hogan...

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He saw me getting into an altercation at the end of class, or the end of school I should say. He spoke to me the next day and convinced me to join the football team, to this day I still don't know how I let him talk me into it. But it kept me out of trouble.

He always had a smile for you at the beginning of class, he never brushed off a question as being dumb or ridiculous. If a matter of seriousness was involved he listened and gave advice not opinion.

End you and Joan came into my life when others walked out. You all ere like surrogate parents and I miss you both dearly. Your zest for life, your smile warmed everyone's lives. May you rest in Peace. Diane Beach

Pete and Lynn offer their sincere condolences for your loss. He was a very special man.

Mike, Dan, Eddie, Steven, Kenny and their family members;
I can't find the words to express the joy and precious memories I have from having known your father & your loving mother. The heartfelt welcoming from them each time I visited their home can not be described. The love your family was built on and that was shared with so many, will forever be an example of love everlasting. You all have meant so much to me and my family throughout the years, please know that our love and prayers...

I GIVE MY DEEPEST CONDOLANCES TO THE SARNA FAMILY. ED(MR. SARNA) WILL BE DEEPLY MISSED. I ATTENDED HOGAN 88-90. HE WAS THE BEST TEACHER AND COACH TO MANY.

GOD BLESS
MEREDITH(MIMI)BOWLES

To Mike, Dan, Ken, Eddie and Steve (and family): Your father was a wonderfull teacher, coach but most of all a dear friend. His memory will live on through all of whose lives he has touched. Our thoughts and prayers are with you - from the Morton family.

Dear Sarna Family,
I was fortunate enough to
have been a part of Ed's life as a student, player, co-worker, and most of all, a friend! Of all the people
I've met, he was the most honest, sincere and caring person I've known. I had the honor of being a student in his class, a player on his teams, and a teacher/coach along side of him! He was like a father to me and I loved him as one. He will be truly missed by everyone. I will always cherish the memories of Ed
being a...

To the Sarna Family ~
I had the pleasure of being a Student of your Fathers @ Hogan High, He was a great Teacher, Man and Human being. He always took the time to Help anyone in need and made it a Happier place. May God be with you during this difficult time and May God rest his Soul.