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Emil James Tomanek

October 15, 1926 — March 29, 2020

Emil James Tomanek

Emil J. Tomanek Jr., age 93, of Glenn, MI. died on March 29, 2020 at MediLodge of Holland. Emil was born in Cicero, IL on October 15, 1926 to Emil and Mary Tomanek. Emil served in the United States Navy during WWII. He graduated from Western Michigan University receiving both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. He taught and coached in the Allegan Public Schools for 32 years. Emil established the wrestling program at Allegan High School. He touched so many students' lives having taught and/or coached them during their Junior High and Senior High school years. Emil was a member of the United Methodist Church in Allegan, MI. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Nan; and daughters Susan (Jeff Smith) Anderson and Sandra Holmes. While at Emil's webpage at www.avinkcremation.com please sign the guestbook by lighting a candle and/or sharing a memory with the family. Memorial contributions may be made to Allegan Public Schools Athletic Dept. 550 5th St. Allegan, MI 49010. The family wishes to thank the staff, nurses and physicians at MediLodge of Holland and Hospice of Holland for the exceptional care given to Emil. The family is being assisted by the Avink Funeral Home & Cremation Society, 129 S. Grand, Schoolcraft, MI 49087 269-679-5622.
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