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John Pylman Sr.

Grand Rapids, Michigan

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February 17, 2025
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Grand Rapids, Michigan

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John Henry Pylman Sr., age 100, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 17, 2025. He will be remembered by his children, Jo... John Henry Pylman Sr., age 100, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 17, 2025. He will be remembered by his children, Joy (Chris) Mueller, John Pylman Jr. (Diane...

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loved how he sang to his wife at the 51 reunion of rogers high school

Wish I would have been able to let him know how much I appreciated him at the only year I went to Roger´s in 1953-54. He was special!

I was a 1973 graduate of Rogers High School and remember Dr Pylman with great fondness. What a rich and rewarding life he lived; guiding and supporting thousands of students at RHS only one of his many accomplishments. RIP

I'm another 1971 graduate of RHS who will never forget Dr Pylman's smiling face walking through the school halls and at school events. Loved the way he kept touch with us all by attending more than one class reunion. RIP Dr Pylman.

I graduated from Rogers High School in 1971. He was our principle, and very well respected. His commitment to education was awesome, with his connection to Rogers Schools covering several decades. We were blessed to have him.

Dr Pylman was the sweetest person!! He truly cared about ALL of the students!!! I remember for our graduation ceremony (which coincidentally was his last) he was soooo proud of the fact that he pronounced Betty Nguyen´s name properly!!! He had butchered it all year, then, right before we walked out, he came up to us and said that he would FINALLY be pronouncing Betty´s last name correctly!!! When he called her name (and said it correctly) we all cheered!!!!! RIP Dr Pylman!!! You were...

RIP, Mr. Pylman. You always very friendly to all of your students. I have many times thought of you. Very happy to see you made it to 100. Sandy Irwin Sturm class of 60

I definitely knew John pylman, When I was six years old, I came to Wyoming just after being adopted. I started over in kindergarten. I was a little afraid being in a new city new school not knowing anyone, but John being the principal at Rogers school, he seemed like a giant to me, but he kind of took me under his wings and guided me for the next seven years 1950 to 1957 I believe when I first met John he was 26. I learned to get along with kids and people and John helped me along the way....

Dr Pylman, a long life well lived. He always strided the halls with a smile. I was a graduate from RHS, class of 1961. Carol Bunn- Milanowski