Wayne S. Lancour

26 Tributes for “Wayne S. Lancour”

Wayne Lancour,
A Wonderful American. He has demonstrated Serving God, Country, the United States Air Force and his Family which was done with honor. I am blessed to have known Wayne when I became his son-in law in 1984. Wayne has been like a father to me and I have always loved respected him. Additionally you gave your only daughter to me which I have always loved and will love forever, Thank You. Wayne I am sorry I did not get a chance to say good bye, I sure do seem to miss many significant events.
Wayne will always be remembered as a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, coach and leader. I will always remember him as a good and decent honest man full of wisdom, integrity and advice.
Farwell Wayne,
Rest in Peace
You will always be in my heart and thoughts. Thank You for the memories.

Sorry Carol on hearing the bad news about Wayne. My prayers & thoughts are with you and the family.
May he now be in the arms of our Savior. God Bless.
Rita Erickson

Carol, so sorry for your loss, He was an inspiration too me, he made me a better person as my basketball coach! He will never be forgotten!

Dear Lancour Family,
So sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of Wayne, going all the way back to the Little League days and later spending some time around the Lancour house in high school. As adults, we would often reconnect with him when we’d come back to town and run into him at church or an athletic event. He was always so kind and interested in what was going in our lives and how we were doing. He was so friendly. A good man.
Andy and Brenda Wiltzius

Wonderful Coach and good example to my Sons in Gladstone.
He loved children and displayed it continually.
So sorry for your loss.

To the whole Lancour family; my thoughts and prayers are with you in such a sad time. Wayne was just one of those people that made Gladstone what everyone brags about it to be. A friendly face and always a caring smile for everyone and a kind word for those who had the pleasure to know Wayne.
And to you Greg. I really got to know your dad when I first began my coaching career. There was not a single person who was more supportive and always spoke of the positive with me. I will never forget and always remember to try to pass that along the way. And later in life when I would run into your dad boy did his face light when he spoke of you. He was always eager to tell me of all the positive things that you were doing and how well you took care of him. I truly believe a dad could not be any prouder of a son. God Bless

When ever we saw Wayne he never failed to ask us how our parents were and check in on us and our happenings, as well as share with us the “goings on” in his life. He was a very kind and special man and we will miss him, especially at church! Prayers for all of his family, you meant the world to him!

Dear Carol and family
Had many good conversations with Wayne leaning on the fence at the baseball fields or leaning on the wall at a basketball game. Wayne had his heart in the community and especially the kids. Will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.

I graduated with Wayne and Wanda at Rapid High School 1957 and remember him as a nice guy and always smiling. We returned to Rapid River after many years and would occasionally run in to Wayne. I regret that because of the COVID I will not be able to meet all of you his family. My sincere sympathies to all of you, and hope that the love of your family and friends will comfort you and give you peace. Al Wickham

I am so saddened to hear of the passing of Wayne, or Mr. Lancour as I called him. My condolences and hugs to you all during this time. I will always cherish and remember all of the times he greeted me at basketball games throughout my high school career and his support during my softball career at Gladstone. He was a good egg. Always looked forward to seeing him at games! Be well.

Sorry to hear about this, He was a Great Human Being and Role Model for Humanity. Always love chatting with him,and admire him for his love for the youth. There is No doubt he and God are sending there Love to us all. Love and Blessings

Aunt Carol, Greg, Gary & Mary Margaret

Our deepest condolences on your loss, you will be in our thoughts and prayers! I will never forget the times we shared growing up. He was a wonderful man and will be missed. Rory & Patty Montgomery

Many years ago while in junior high, I met Wayne for the first time when I was on a cheerleading squad for a boys basketball team that Wayne coached. We called him “Popsy” because he took all of us under his wing. And like a true dad, he even made us girls sit in the front of the bus by him on road trips, no mixing in with the boys. LOL.
Whenever I would run into him around town or at church his face would light up and he’d say, “It’s one of my girls!” Once you were one of Wayne’s kids you were one for life, no matter how old. He was truly one of the kindest people I’ve ever met. He has been a positive influence on so many kids in our community and that part of him will live on in all of us.
Rest In Peace, Popsy.

Wayne was a reading buddy in my class for several years. The kids loved him. Wayne had a big impact on fostering their love for reading. He always had a smile and encouraging words.

I was sad to hear that Mr. Lancour passed away. That’s how I always knew him, Mr. Lancour, even into my adulthood. He was and will always be my favorite and best baseball coach. I reminded him of that throughout the years whenever we would see one another at Gladstone sporting events. I held every coach I had after him to a higher standard and none of them reached the level Mr. Lancour was for me. He pushed and challenged me to be better every time. That’s what amazing coaches do. They inspire. He also solidified my love for baseball to this day. My sympathy goes out to his entire family. Rest in Peace, Mr. Lancour.

Sincerely,

Jim Bovin

Sorry to hear of Wayne passing. Ran into him from time to time over the years. He played football with us when he and Carol were down here at Chemical Plant. Always a great guy. He will be missed.

Aunt carol and kids
We are so sorry for your loss!! Uncle Wayne truly was one if the best!! I am going to miss his hugs..I always got one whenever I would run into him!!❤️❤️
Dale and Amy Lamarche

So sorry to hear of Wayne’s passing! Way to many memories to mention!! A lot of great conversations over the years! Always proud of his kids, and always interested in my family! I’ve known Wayne for 50 years, give or take! Went to school with Gary, and Greg. Great guys, raised by a great guy!! Rest in Gods peace Wayne!! Matt

Didn’t get to spend much time with you but did go to some memorable events you were also at . We love your daughter (Mary) very much! You will be missed by Carol and the family.

Wayne was a wonderful man. He always greeted us right inside the doors of the Gladstone High School gym when our girls were playing sports. He always had a kind word and smile. Wayne, rest in God’s loving arms. Thoughts and prayers to the entire family.

We are so sorry to hear of Wayne’s passing. He was a high school classmate, teammate, and a good friend. Always ready with a smile and a story, often about family. We will surely miss him.
Stephen and Judy Johnson

Remembering Mr. Lancour with much fondness, whom, along with Mrs. Lancour, raised wonderful kids, which I was blessed to have gone to school with. He called me one day after Mass several years ago, saying he took my dad to OSF, as my dad had an episode of unresponsiveness in church. Afterwards, he always asked how he was doing whenever I saw him. I’ll never forget it. Great man. ❤️

Carol, so sorry about Wayne’s passing. He was such a nice person; always remember how much good advice he gave Doug while they shared a hospital room after heart surgery. He had so many health problems, but always had a smile on his face whenever we saw him.

To the Lancour Family

My deepest sympathy on the loss of your dad. I hope that you find peace that he is an angel watching from above.
God must have needed this special angel.

Carol and Family,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your kids. Wayne was a friendly man always asking how everyone in the Creten family were doing. He was a good Christian also helping where ever needed. Strength to you Carol! Sympathy Joe & Patty Valiquette

My condolences to Wayne’s entire family. He was such a great guy! A total servant to his church, sports and the community! Rest in Peace my friend!!