Kenneth Irwin LaCrosse, born Aug. 22, 1929, died peacefully April 18, 2018.
Mr. LaCrosse was valedictorian at Grass Valley High School, and then attended Stanford University, where he earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Ken was captain of the Grass Valley High School football team and also played football for Stanford University. Mr. LaCrosse went on to teach and coach at Capuchino High School during the Peninsula’s “Golden Age of Sports.” He was inducted into the Capuchino Coaching Hall of Fame in 1997.
“A man of sterling character, Ken was a role model to many and will be remembered with love and gratitude by his family, friends, former students and fellow athletes.”
He is survived by his sons Kier and Bret, his stepson Milo, his granddaughters Kelly and Josephine, his daughter-in-law Sharon and his former spouse Pauline. He is also survived by his brothers Robert and Gary, his niece Denise, his nephew Lance and his great-nephews Hunter and Matthew. He is preceded by his brother Carl, who died in service during World War II.
A Celebration of Life service is 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 23, at Sharon Heights Golf and Country Club in Menlo Park.
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