Dr. John Pudliner (Sports Doctor) (Deceased), Okemos, MI Michigan

In Memoriam

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Dr. John Pudliner (Sports Doctor)

Dr. John Henry Pudliner, 85, went to be with the Lord on June 22, 2010. Services will be held Friday, June 25, 2010, at 2:30 p.m. at the Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Milledgeville, GA.

He was preceded in his passing by his mother and father, Mary and John Pudliner, and his wife Margery.

Dr. Pudliner was a true humanitarian, helping those in need and impacting people's lives whenever and wherever possible.

He was born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania on December 9, 1925. He attended Johnstown High School and served our country during World War II as a medic in the Army and later as an interpreter between the Germans and Americans in Hanover, Germany. Returning home from the service he furthered his education; graduating from Thiel College in Greenville, PA earning a degree in Chemistry. He graduated from Des Moines Osteopathic Medical School in Iowa.

John and his wife Margery settled down in Lansing, Michigan where they began a family and he started his General Practice.

Dr. Pudliner is one of the founding fathers of Lansing General Hospital and "Father of Sports Medicine in Lansing." No matter what the circumstance, he was always on the field or court ensuring the athletes got the best care possible. His love for life and helping others carried him through a successful 48 years of practicing medicine.

After retiring from his practice he and Margery settled down in Macon, Georgia, where he continued to impact people's lives on a daily basis until his final days.

He is survived by his brother. Albert (Alberta); brother, Ernest (Janet); sister, Alma; daughter, Dr. Heidi Pudliner Niergarth, husband, Dr. Steven P Niergarth (Milledgeville, GA); son, John H. Pudliner, Jr., wife Lori L. Pudliner (Olathe, KS); six granddaughters, Meghan (Clint Blake), Ingrid, Mary, Katrina, Gretchan, Madison; and two great-grandsons, John Scott, and Graycn.

In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Dr. John H. Pudliner Scholarship at Okemos High School (Attn: Athletic Director, 2800 Jolly Rd., Okemos, MI 48864). This scholarship goes to a worthy individual in need and will be carried on for life at Okemos High School in honor of Dr. Pudliner.

A memorial service will be held at Pinegate Retirement Living, in the dining hall in Macon, GA on Saturday June 26, 2010 at 2:30 p.m. Visit www.mooresfuneralhome to express tributes. Moores Funeral Home and Crematory has charge of arrangements.

Special Note: Dr. Pudliner "Dr. Pud" provided his game day services to the athletes of OHS (at no cost) for 35 years, beginning in 1961. He attended both home and away games for multiple sports and multiple levels; freshman, JV and varsity teams. The athletes of Okemos High School extend a grateful thank-you for his many years of caring service to each team member.

2019 Inductee to the Greater Lansing Sports Hall of Fame -

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Published December 12, 1976 Lansing State Journal