EDWIN C. TYLER

Edwin, age 83, was called home by our Lord on May 6th, 2019. Born and raised in Cornell, WI in 1935 to Anna and Jerome Tyler, he served in the U.S. Airforce during the Korean War and later graduated with degrees from UW Eau Claire in Education with majors in Math and Economics and UW Madison with a Master's in Counseling. Marrying in 1963, he adored his wife of 56 years, Karen, till his final breath. They moved to SE WI 50 years ago, raising their family in Kenosha and Twin Lakes where he designed and built his dream home.

Edwin worked in financial aid at Carthage College and Gateway Technical College, with his most passionate career move serving as guidance counselor at Badger High School in Lake Geneva. He was a strong advocate helping struggling students succeed.

Edwin was active in church, directing a Christian school board and offering free marital counseling in partnership with his wife. He loved archery, sailing, tennis, and his wife's music. He is survived by his loving wife, Karen, sisters, Joyce (Dean) Boie and Dawn (David) Koepsel, son, Timothy Tyler, daughter, Tammy Coose, and 3 precious grandchildren who gave him a glorious second youth: Mikaela, Josiah, and Kalyn Coose.

He will be remembered for his unwavering faith, willing generosity, strong advocacy, quick humor, and lavish love for family!

Burial with full military honors will take place at Union Grove VA cemetery on May 20, 2019 at noon. Visitation will be held at Lighthouse Church of Antioch (IL) at 1:00pm, with a Celebration of Life service at 2:00pm.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to his wife, Karen Tyler, would be appreciated. Gifts will directly and solely assist Edwin's beloved spouse, Karen, in her transition to independence.