Rylan Leroy Mann

Rylan was born on February 15, 1936, in Bates County, MO the son of R.A. and Nancy (Gates) Mann who preceded him in death. He was united in marriage to Barbara Thompson on February 15, 1959.

Rylan retired as Master Gunnery Sargent after 25 years in the US Marine Corp. He then worked at Boy Scout Camp on Catalina Island, CA and guided Discoveries on Catalina Island, CA and Idyllwild, CA. He was also known as the magic Mann. He was a faithful member of Old Auxvasse Nine Mile Presbyterian Church, Williamsburg, MO.

Survivors include: his wife, Barbara Mann; one sister, Reita Perrigo (Richard); three children, Robert Mann, Thomas Mann (Lisa) and Joseph Mann (Yvette); 6 grandchildren, Sarina Cunningham (Chris), Nicholle Bouldin (Kyle), Heather Mann (Abel), Danielle Weakley (Travis), Thomas Mann and Joseph Mann; 15 great grandchildren, Paige, Jacob, Ronyn, Riley, McKynlee, Lilliann, Adryana, Alaynah, Ayveree, AnnaLise, RyLee, Hannah, AdeLynn, Shane and Adriana and many nieces, nephews and friends. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Robert Mann and Rolla “Buck” Mann.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 am – 11:00 am at Old Auxvasse Nine Mile Presbyterian Church, Williamsburg, MO on Saturday, October 25, 2025. Celebration of Life will follow at the church at 11:00 am with Rev. William Jessup officiating. Inurnment will be held in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery near New Frankling, MO with full military rights.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Old Auxvasse Nine Mile Presbyterian Church OR Williamsburg Community Center– Building Fund OR Veterans Home in Mexico, c/o Debo Funeral Home, 833 Court St, Fulton, MO 65251.