One of Lake Forest College's most adored Foresters, Paula J. Dau '58, wife of head handball and assistant football coach Mike Dau '58, passed away peacefully at her home on November 11, 2016.
Paula was an incredibly special part of the Forester community. In fact, she just recently received the F.A.N. Club Impact Award on Homecoming weekend for her most loyal support and dedication to Forester Athletics, the College, and the Lake Forest College community. Memories of Paula from the Pep Rally, Athletic Recognition Ceremony, and halftime presentation on the football field can be found here Homecoming Photo Gallery.
Paula is the beloved wife of Coach Dau; loving mother of Lisa (Ted) Pierce, David (Mary Claire) Norstrom, Perry Dau and Dawn Dau; cherished grandmother of Rick, Caroline and David Pierce, Erik and Grant Norstrom, and Perry Michael and Brandon Dau.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 3 at 11:00 am at the Lake Forest College Lily Reid Holt Memorial Chapel. A reception will immediately follow the service at Glen Rowan House, which is located directly across the street from the Chapel. Parking will be available at Glen Rowan and on Middle Campus.
For out of town guests who may be seeking lodging, a block of rooms are reserved at the Residence Inn Chicago in Mettawa/Lake Forest (26325 N. Riverwoods Blvd. Lake Forest, IL 60045) at a special rate of $89.00. In order to reserve a room, please select the link below or call Lauren at 847-457-2482 and mention you are booking for the Dau Memorial Service.
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In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Lake Forest College, 555 N Sheridan Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045 in support of Alumni and Athletic programming.