In loving memory of Tyler…
Tyler Duane Branstetter
May 21, 1996 – September 10, 2025
Lived 29 years
Springer Cemetery · Columbus, IN
“You cannot do kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Tyler was a beacon of love and generosity. His heart was as big as the sky—he gave freely, whether it was a helping hand or a listening ear. His passion for the outdoors drew him to every trail and every sunset, and his love for family was his guiding light.
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1996
Born May 21
1997
Tyler was 1 when "Titanic" opened in theaters
2004
Tyler was 8 when Facebook was launched
2005
Tyler was 9 when the first video was posted to YouTube
2010
Tyler was 14 when Apple's iPad went on sale
2014
Tyler was 18 when the Ice Bucket Challenge went viral
2017
They call him Daddy - Rory, Reece, Rowan
2025
Passed away September 10, age 29
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