Don Tyler
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Don Ray Tyler, 75 of Thurmont, Maryland passed away on Dec. 8, 2021, at Frederick Health Hospital where he left his earthly home to go to his heavenly home.
Don fought a valiant fight for 9 years against Parkinson's Disease. Even while fighting this dreaded disease, he always said he was a blessed man. He was born Sept. 16, 1946, in Clifton Forge, Va. He was the son of the late William Edward Tyler and Aline Virginia Jeffries Tyler. He was a Christian with a strong faith and loved his family. He was an organ donor.
In 1966 Don married G. Darlene Six. They traveled extensively throughout the US., sharing many great adventures together especially out West. He is also survived by children, Shawn Tyler, Shane Tyler, and Shannon Wetzel (Mike). Grandchildren, Bryson Tyler, Brayden Tyler, Madison Wetzel, Dalton Wetzel, and Zoe Wetzel. He is survived by brothers, Norman (Barb), William (Betty Ann), David (Lynn) sister, Bonnie (Danny). He was preceded in death by 3 siblings.
Don was a Martial Arts instructor at various schools including Mt. Saint Mary's Univ., Gettysburg College and Fort Ritchie. He enjoyed traveling, going to auctions, watching westerns, listening to country music and was an avid reader. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family. He was a mountain boy at heart.
In 1965 Don served an 8,000-hour apprenticeship program at Frick Company in Waynesboro, PA. In1969 Don went into commercial construction with Standard Acoustics. While working at Standard Don's leadership skills shined and were quickly noticed enabling him to begin overseeing large projects. While with Standard, Don was recruited by Sigal Construction in Wash. DC as a trouble shooter traveling to different locations in the US and Israel. This led to him becoming a Senior Superintendent. In 1994 he joined Hitt Contracting. After retiring from Hitt he was recruited by Marion Construction. He rose from humble beginnings to become a highly respected and sought-after Senior Superintendent, receiving many letters of accommodations. He worked on; Sibley Hospital, American University College of Law, United Airlines, Gannett Towers, Kennedy Center, Korean Embassy, MCI World Headquarters and GW University Law School just to name a few. He was very honored during his career to meet Judge Anthony Scalila.
The family wishes to express their gratitude and thanks to Frederick Health Center, Citizens Rehabilitation, Hospice and special neighbors Matt and Jen Rolko. Donations in Don's name can be made to Hospice of Frederick County, 516 Trail Avenue, Frederick, Md 21701 or The Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, PO Box 5024, Hagerstown, Md 21741. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.
Don's care has been entrusted to Black's Funeral Home.