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Rodney Tyler Obituary
Rod graduated in 1964 from Summerfield High School in Petersburg. He was in the Army and served 2 years in Vietnam. He then got an Associate's Degree from Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti, MI. On January 7, 1978, he married Rita (Kaul) Tyler at the Petersburg, MI Presbyterian Church. He also owned and operated Tyler Roofing until his retirement.
Rodney is survived by his wife of 42 years, Rita, his three children: Todd (Candie) Rehberg, Aimee (Kenneth) McNicholas, and Holly (Nicolas) Tyler. He has five adored grandchildren-Alysha (Collin) Smith, Katelyn (Ruth) Dykas, Lily Tyler, Jack McNicholas, Emelia McNicholas and two great grandchildren- Charlotte and Emet Smith.
A memorial service will be held in the Spring.
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Jim Gaertner
March 14, 2021
Just shocked and saddened to hear of Rod's passing. He was a neighborhood kid and classmate, so we spent so much time together. First in school as classmates, then in football, as college roommates for a year, then spending four months together in the same unit at Ft. Hood, Texas, before shipping out for Vietnam to different units. He even managed to drop in to see me in Vietnam, when things like that were easier said than done. Just a lot of fun and never a dull moment. He was the only friend of mine from high school who came to the funeral home, along with Rita, when my mom died. Just can't imagine him gone. My deepest sympathies to Rita and everyone who knew and loved him. He will be missed by so many of us, but I cherish so many of the memories we shared over our early lives. I hope all will remember him as he was before he was taken ill by this terrible disease. Godspeed to you, Rod.
Debby Tyler
December 11, 2020
Most wonderful caring loving fun uncle ❤❤❤❤ Always funny and fun
Will be incredibly missed
Janice Rolston
December 7, 2020
May your family memories of Rod be a comfort to your family at this time.
Janice (Steih) and Bill Rolston.
Anthony Simpson
December 7, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Rick Wohlgamuth
December 6, 2020
Rodney was so polite to me. He would always ask me how my Mom and Dad were doing. No one ever did that but Rodney always did. He will be missed but never forgotten. R I P
Beverly Carney
December 6, 2020
Rita and family, Sending our Deepest Sympathy and prayers. Sincerely, Bev and Tim Carney
Bob Thompson
December 6, 2020
So sorry to hear about Rod. I had been thinking about him the last few days not knowing of his passing. My prayers and condolences are with his family.
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