Tyler Charles Hapner, 38, of Coldwater, passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2022 from complications of PTSD at his home in Coldwater.
A memorial service will be held at a later date with interment of ashes at Ft. Custer National Cemetery.
Arrangements are being cared for by Dutcher Funeral Home.
Tyler was born August 30, 1984 in Coldwater, MI to Brad & Brenda (Shafer) Hapner. He graduated from Coldwater High School in 2003 and enlisted in the US Navy in 2004. Tyler served four years in the Navy with the Seabees as a mechanic during his tour in Afghanistan
He loved riding bikes, especially BMX, and had previously worked for the Dally Tire Bike Shop in Coldwater. Growing up on the lake, Tyler loved lake life and all the activities that go with it. He also enjoyed playing video games.
Tyler is survived by his children Aleyce and Kennedy Hapner; his parents Brad Hapner and Brenda Shafer-Hapner both of Coldwater; his sister Brittney Hapner of Coldwater; his grandmother Barbara Hapner of Coldwater and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents Charles Hapner, Roland and Helen Shafer and his step grandfather Ted Jahr.
In lieu of flowers, please direct memorials to Branch County Veterans Affairs.
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