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We always liked teaching with Dave. He had standards that were applied with a great deal of humor and a personal touch. I took over one of Dave's classroom mid year when I first began teaching at Central and it was obvious to me that his students appreciated his good nature and they were an orderly group for the "new guy." He will be missed.. RIP David and condolences to Grace, Mike, Kate and his extended family.
Harry and Colleen Kohn
May 24th, 2017 at 12:00am
So many wonderful memories of 8th grade journalism class. 1975/76. Mr Paull was a great teacher an influence on my life. RIP sweet one!12
Jill Wininger
May 24th, 2017 at 12:00am
I am so sorry to hear about Dave. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Jessica Coe-Thannen
May 24th, 2017 at 12:00am
He was also my journalism teacher in middle school - I'm remembering his as a very nice and fair teacher, which probably wasn't always easy to be with holigans of that age, what a blessing he was. May his family find some comfort in memories of him and find peace knowing he is surely rejoicing with those he loved that went before him.
Monica Garber Solina
May 24th, 2017 at 12:00am
Mr Paul was my journalism teacher and helped my class start a tv show in middle school. He was a sweet man. So sorry for your loss.
Tracey Keeny
May 24th, 2017 at 12:00am
David Paull, my heart is heavy over the loss of you. Thank you for your decades of dedicated and courageous service to South Haven government. Thank you for being a mentor and a friend. This city should name a street, at the very least, after you. My heart goes out to Grace and the family. I will never forget you and I will always hold you in the highest regard.
South Haven, MI
May 24th, 2017 at 12:00am
Dear Grace and Paull Family,
Susan Hood Hoffman and Frank Hoffman
May 24th, 2017 at 12:00am
Grace and Family,
Debra Bollwahn
May 24th, 2017 at 12:00am
So sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you. He was a great man. Will be missed.
william councilor
May 24th, 2017 at 12:00am
Grace, Mikey & Katie, my prayers are with you all.
Beth Knox
May 24th, 2017 at 12:00am
A SPATHIPHYLLUM was sent by Mary Spreitzer and Dennis Brower on May 24, 2017
Expression of Sympathy
May 24th, 2017 at 12:00am
To Dave's Family....
Barry Shanley
May 25th, 2017 at 12:00am
Dear Grace, Michael, and Kate.... Sending you all the love in the world now. May your angels hold you now, and Dave's spirit guide you all your life here. I will never forget how kind you both were to me and my 3 sons after my husband went to God. Much Love, Marianne
Marianne Brown
May 25th, 2017 at 12:00am
Dave was such a devoted husband and father. Dave also loved South haven and devoted many hours making south haven a great place to vacation as well as live in. I will miss walking by his house and stopping to chat with him wile he used to sit on his porch enjoying the beautiful weather. Sending prayers to the Paul family to help them during this sad time in their family.
Jan leksich
May 25th, 2017 at 12:00am
Dave will be sorely missed as an advocate for the city. I'm glad I got to know him since working at City Hall . . . he truly wanted the best for the City of South Haven and spent many years of service towards that end.. My sincere sympathy to the Paull family and closest friends who will miss him most.
MARSHA RANSOM
May 25th, 2017 at 12:00am
Dave Paull was one of South Havenβs best. I knew him as a tremendous teacher who related well to students at least partly because he treated us with respect. He was always constructive with his criticism ,yet generous with his praise. He signed my seventh-grade yearbook βTo the first real columnist Iβve ever had,β a simple phrase that perhaps helped convince me to eventually pursue a journalism career. I also knew him as a colleague at COSY, where he was funny, impish and, naturally, an instinctive and knowledgeable mentor. The town has lost a good one.
Andy Giegerich
May 25th, 2017 at 12:00am
Grace and family:
Nancy Roberts Gaynor
May 25th, 2017 at 12:00am
I knew Mr. Paul was my computer teacher he was interesting points on life. Just a interesting guy to talk too
South Bend,In.
June 8th, 2017 at 12:00am
