- Allan Logan, 85, died Aug. 16, 2018, in Deforest. He passed away in his home while surrounded by loved ones.
Allan was born on Oct. 9, 1932, to Thadeus William Logan and Henrietta Sofia Schubert and grew up in Two Rivers. He graduated in 1950 from Washington High School in Two Rivers and was a graduate of St. Norbert College. On June 7, 1954, he married Jean Logan (née Allan). He started teaching English in Beloit in the 1960s and retired as a high school counselor from Delavan-Darien High School in the 1990s. Jean and Allan lived in Delavan for more than 40 years.
Allan is survived by his brother and sister-in-law John and Kathleen Logan; daughter-in-law and son-in-law Kathleen (née Nostrant) and Bart O’Shea; six grandchildren (along with their spouses) Jennifer (née Logan) and Brian Brown, of Deforest, Thadeus and Abby Logan, of Verona, Scarlet (née Logan) and Omar Peña, of Appleton, Joseph Logan, of Appleton, Emma O’Shea, of Eau Claire, and Seamus O’Shea, of Sun Prairie; and great granddaughters Chloe, Logan and Sydnee. He is further survived by many nieces, nephews and other family friends.
Allan was preceded in death by his wife, Jean; sons William, Stephan and Jon; grandson Jacob; daughter-in-law Sarah (née Naples) Logan, and nephew Wade Logan.
Allan was a passionate educator and took joy in enriching the lives of his students as an English teacher and guidance counselor. During his time in the United States Army, he achieved the rank of first lieutenant. Allan was a lover of animals, a caring husband, father, grandfather and friend and an avid fan of the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Cubs. By his example, Allan taught those around him kindness, humility, affability and the importance of humor. Very few met Allan without being struck by his friendliness and positivity. He was a delight to be near and will be deeply missed by friends and family.
Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Andrew Catholic Church, 714 E. Walworth Ave., Delavan. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service Tuesday at the church. Burial will take place at Spring Grove Cemetery in Delavan.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association in Allan’s name. Monroe Funeral Home in Delavan is assisting the family.
