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Tyler Barthel Obituary
Tyler graduated from Zeeland East High School where he was involved on the robotics team and the varsity tennis team that went to state in 2014-2015. He was currently a sophomore in computer engineering at the University of Michigan. Tyler was a member of Beechwood Church where he volunteered for many activities. He was preceded in death by his grandfather William "Butch" Barthel.
He is survived by his parents Andreas and Cheryl Barthel and sisters, Nicole and Stephanie Barthel all of Holland; grandparents, Robert and Barbara Bredeweg of Holland and grandma Elke Barthel of South Haven; uncles and aunts; Todd Bredeweg and Deborah Rezanka of Santa Fe, New Mexico, Sabine and Brendan Callaghan of South Haven; cousins, Cameron and Patrick Callaghan and Alex Barthel all of South Haven.
Everyone was very proud of Tyler and he was loved dearly.
A funeral service will be 11 a.m., Saturday, March 19, 2016 at Beechwood Church, 895 Ottawa Beach Road in Holland. Reverend Jim Lankheet will be officiating. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery in South Haven.
Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m., Friday, March 18, 2016 at Beechwood Church. Arrangements are by Dykstra Funeral Home – Northwood Chapel. To sign an on-line registry or leave a memory please visit www.dykstrafuneralhome.com
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Vicki Dischler
April 5, 2016
Tyler was a student in my German class last fall. He had to officially withdraw because of his course load but continued to audit the class. He was very interested in his German heritage and told me stories and asked questions regarding where his ancestors are from. He showed up with a big smile on his face just about every day and made it clear he really wanted to learn. I will remember his laugh with the twinkle in his eye. My deepest condolences.
Ben Girodias
March 26, 2016
Last semester, I had the pleasure of instructing Tyler in the lab section of introductory mechanics. I remember distinctly his desire to learn, not driven by external motivators, but pure curiosity. He challenged me to seek out explanations for physical phenomenon beyond those I knew from my past education. The math was not enough. What does it mean physically for the angular momentum to change as a gyroscope precesses? How is this horizontal motion caused by a downward force? Essentially, his questions caused me to think about the problem deeper. In this way, I learned from him. I am glad to have gotten the chance to know him, and my thoughts are with those close to him.
Pauline Khan
March 24, 2016
My very deepest sympathies for your loss. I just wanted to let you know that many instructors at the University of Michigan have been thinking of Tyler and his family often.
a UofM community member who cares
March 18, 2016
Sending Prayers of Peace
Steven Yik
March 17, 2016
For a very good friend
Sharon Machek and John Deak
March 17, 2016
Our deepest sympathy at your loss of your son. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Jim and Amy Ingraham
March 17, 2016
so very sorry for your loss. Grace was our neighbor in South Haven. May God grand peace to all of you.
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