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BORN
1984
DIED
2025
Tyler Bixler Obituary
Born on February 27, 1984, in Rutland. Tyler grew up in East Rupert. He graduated from Salem High School in Salem, NY in 2002 and went on to earn his B.A. in Criminal Justice with a minor in Business from Castleton State College in 2007. After college, Tyler was employed by the State of Vermont Department of Corrections, most recently as a Senior Probation and Parole Officer in Burlington.
Tyler married his soulmate, Jen, on August 9th, 2014 in Killington. They settled in Colchester, where they built a loving community around them.
Tyler is survived by his wife, Jen (Morgan) Bixler and their bulldog Vinny "TubTub"; his father, Bruce Bixler and partner Mary Sullivan; brother Michael Sullivan (Ashley); and sisters Erin Maloney (Tommy) and Brooke Bixler; in-laws Bill and Dale Morgan, brother-in-law Jimmy Morgan; and his nieces and nephews Olivia, Grayson, Harper, Will, and Levi. TyTy also played a cherished role in the lives of many chosen nieces and nephews and leaves behind innumerable friends and loved ones including many cousins and extended family.
Friends and family are invited to send Ty off in style at a celebration of life on Sunday, August 3rd from 1-4 at Higher Ground in South Burlington. Share your memories at: [email protected]
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Tyler's Legacy Fund: https://everloved.com/life-of/tyler-bixler-colchester-vt/donate/
For full obituary, please see: https://everloved.com/life-of/tyler-bixler-colchester-vt/obituary/
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