Union Grove - Charles Tyler III, 68, died December 26, 2017 at Vitas Ruth Hospice. He was born May 20, 1949 to Charles II and Gwen (Guetzke) Tyler in Milwaukee. Charlie graduated from Union Grove High School. He married Norma (Johnston) Tyler on August 3, 1974 in Union Grove. They cared for a number of four-legged kids throughout the years.   Charlie was particularly proud of his military service having enlisted in the Arm ty in 1968. He served in Vietnam from 1969-1970 on the 173 ^rd Aslt Helo Co and was a member of the Robin Hoods in Lal Khe, Vietnam. He earned honorable discharge in 1971. Charles continued to serve in the National Guard from 1973-1978 in Volk Field, Madison. He obtained the rank of Chief Warrant Officer II Helicopter Pilot. Charlie worked as a machinist for Grove Gear, CNC programmer for Twin Disc, and did machine tool sales for Machinery and Factory. He was an avid reader and enjoyed hunting and outdoor sports.

Charlie is survived by his wife, Norma; sister, Connie LaFrance and brothers, Rory Tyler and Matt Tyler, and several nieces and nephews.

Charlie was preceded in death by his parents, in-laws, and brother-in-law.

Thanks to Dr. Robert Taylor, his nurses, and staff in the oncology department at St. Luke's; also to the doctors, nurses, and staff at St. Luke's Hospital.

Special thanks to Chuck Gray of Machinery and Factory for his generosity and patience with Charlie during the last year of employment.

Burial and full military honors will be at Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery on Thursday, January 4 at 10 am.