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David Pilon Obituary
Sheboygan - David E Pilon, age 93 of Sheboygan, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, peacefully at his home.
David was born in Niagara, WI on August 20, 1926 to Ada and Eugene Pilon. He was the oldest of ten children, graduated from Niagara High School in 1944, and went into the Navy. He graduated from Stout State University with his Bachelor's Degree in 1951 in Industrial Arts Education and with his Masters in 1966.
He taught Industrial Arts Woodworking at Central and South High School in Sheboygan until he retired in 1985. In 1951, he married Phyllis J. Walsh in Richland Center, WI and was happily married to her for 66 years until her death in May of 2018.
They had five children: Dan (Debra) Pilon, Murrysville, PA, Doug Pilon, Fond du Lac, WI, Don (Patti) Pilon, Sheboygan, WI, Ruth (Jack) Petersen, Carmel, IN, and Mary Rustad, Rochester, MN. They have 12 grandchildren: Peter, Philip, Nathan, Jamey, Dave, Joe, Andy, Dan, John, Brittany, Eric, and Kevin, four great grandchildren, and three great- great grandchildren. He is survived by two brothers and four sisters. He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, and two brothers-in-laws.
David provided for his family and enjoyed taking them on many camping trips. He loved the outdoors, especially in northern Wisconsin at his cabin. David especially looked forward to deer hunting season and fishing with family and friends. He enjoyed teaching wood working at South High School, mentoring his students and working with the South High faculty. He and Phyllis loved traveling to many states and overseas. He also liked playing cards and watching the Packers. He also helped out with the Boy Scouts and was an active member of Saint Dominic's Church.
A Remembrance Mass and Celebration of Life will be scheduled at a later date.
Instead of flowers, donations may be made to Meals on Wheels, at 1004 S. Taylor Dr., Sheboygan, WI 53081.
The Olson Funeral Home & Cremation Service has been entrusted with David's arrangements.
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Jeanette Micksch
April 27, 2020
The world has lost a very good man. David and my dad (Ernest Amond) were not only uncle/nephew but good friends. I found my visit with David and Phyllis some years ago to be uplifting. He loved and cared for Phyllis until her death. I am so glad that he was able to die in his home and not a nursing home. Rest in peace, David.
April 17, 2020
To the entire Pilon family I want to express my condolences.
Dave and Phil were good friends of my parents. Dave and my father taught together at Sheboygan Central and Sheboygan South. Phyllis was a student of my mother's when she taught in Richland Center.
After Dave and my father became colleagues, our families began sharing a number of fun timesfamily gatherings at Christmas, camping trips in the summer, and pheasant hunting in the fall.(As I recall, there is a Pilon family picture of the five children sitting in front of the fireplace in our home.)
On behalf of my parents, my sister, Mary and me, please accept the condolences of the Sweeney family.
Michael Sweeney
Elizabeth Keller
April 17, 2020
This looks like 'Mr. Pilon' from Drivers' Ed class! He had the patience of a saint! He taught me how to drive - (something my father tried very hard to teach me, but I couldn't hear him over all the yelling!)
Mr. Pilon was wonderful! Bless him.
Robert Schmidt
April 16, 2020
I remember him as a neighbor who happened to teach at the H.S. I attended. Would have been about 1957.
Jeri Gesch
April 16, 2020
My sympathy to the family. I got to know David just a few years ago. He was such a sweet man. I enjoyed getting to know him. God blesd you all.
Gary Kometer
April 16, 2020
Mr. Pilon was my woodworking teacher for 4 years at South High and I am so glad this great teacher lived a long happy life. To the entire Pilon family, my sincerest condolences.
Earl Wieland
April 16, 2020
Great mentor and all around nice man. It was a pleasure to know Dave and Phyllis.
Charlie Gruenke
April 16, 2020
Mr. Pilon was a great teacher and later a colleague of mine at South High. He will be missed. God bless to all the family.
Michelle Johnson
April 15, 2020
On behalf of my Aunt Anne Floriano of Sheboygan I am so sorry to hear about Dave's passing. My Aunt worked with Dave and Phyllis at South and she always spoke so warmly of both of them. They were both kind and considerate people and came to visit her when she was in rehab. Dave came to her 95th birthday party last year. I know he missed Phyllis terribly but he was so blessed to have a supportive family. He always spoke so highly of his family. I know he will be missed terribly and our prayers are with all of his extended family.
Linda Eckhardt
April 15, 2020
I am so sorry for the loss of your Dad, Doug to you and your family. May your loving memories sustain you and comfort you in your time of sorrow and grief.
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