Richard "Dick" Tyler
May 8, 1937 ~ September 16, 2015
Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, Brother, and Friend. Age 78, of Lindstrom, formerly of Forest Lake, passed away surrounded by family on September 16, 2015. Preceded in death by parents; sisters; and many loved ones. Survived by loving wife of 57 years, Joyce; children, Katie (Paul) Schoenecker, Terri (Jim) Plain, Rick (Judy) Tyler, Jennifer Tyler; grandchildren, Amanda (Luke) Stoltzfus, Jacob (fianc, Michelle Dupre) Schoenecker, Jessica (Erik) Swedberg, Hillary (David) Hildebrandt, Jeremy Schoenecker, Jimmy Plain, Cassandra Tyler, Felicia Tyler, Keri Aljets, Jamie Aljets; great-grandchildren, Jack, Henry; sisters, Ruth (Roger) Ritter, Beverly (Dale) Olson; brother, Paul (Doris) Tyler; brother-in-law, Dean Weiss; and many other family members and friends. Visitation 4-8 PM Monday, September 21, at Roberts Family Funeral Home, 555 SW Centennial Drive, Forest Lake. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM Tuesday, September 22, at Church of St. Peter, 1250 S. Shore Dr., Forest Lake. Private interment at a later date.
I was honored to have known Dick. He was an inspiration to many, most importantly to his wonderful family. He also had many passions, and one was a never-ending appreciation for being part of a marching band and “high-stepping” to a resounding, rythmic drum beat. Dick was also one of us FLHS alumni who have been fortunate to be a member of the University of Minnesota Marching Band. He was proud to have led the band as Drum Major in the early 60’s! When we founded the FL City Marching Band in 1981, Dick was right there, and his Drum Major talents and his mentoring were important to the City Band’s success in the 80’s. He was also known for his “up-lifting” jokes. He knew how to keep spirits high! Dick and I used to kid each other that “the spirit of an old band member never dies, it just keeps marching on!” We will miss you Dick, but your spirit will still march on….
PID Dick showed me the larger world of Lionism. He taught me to be a better person and how to stay positive even against some pessimistic views.
Dick and I worked together at the City of Forest Lake.
Breakfast was fun, someone always brought in some-
fattening good bakery. He was a good man.
Dick was the drum major for the Forest Lake City Marching Band when we first started in 1981. We shared many stories while we were waiting for the parades to start. He was also a dedicated member of the Forest Lake Lions Club, along with my dad, Leonard. He was quite a guy, and will be greatly missed.