May 12, 2009

A Celebration of the Life of former UCLA assistant coach Frank Gansz has been scheduled for 11 a.m., June 5th at Alumni Hall on the grounds of the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. Gansz, who coached in both the college and pro ranks, passed away April 27th at the age of 70.

Gansz was an assistant coach at UCLA under Terry Donahue in 1976 and 1977 before moving to the NFL. His son, Frank Jr., is currently on the UCLA coaching staff.

Parking will be available at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, located less than one mile from Alumni Hall. Shuttle bus service between the Stadium and Hall will be available.

If attending, please respond to sandyh@gmsservices.com or call (602) 625-8684.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to either of the following charities in Coach Gansz's memory:

Special Operations Warrior Foundation
In Memory of Frank Gansz
P.O. Box 13483
Tampa, Florida 33681

OR

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
In Memory of Frank Gansz
4343 East Camelback Road, Suite 230
Phoenix, Arizona 85018