Frank “Bud” M. Tyler, 93
Frank M. Tyler (“Bud”) was born July 16, 1928, to Walter and Mary C. (Hooley) Tyler. He had one older brother named Walt.
Bud was born and raised on a family ranch in the sand hills of western Nebraska, south of Lakeside.
He worked on several different ranches growing up. The one he talked about the most was the Keyline Ranch in Wyoming.
Bud enlisted in the Army in November of 1950 and completed his basic training at Fort Riley, Kansas, and then Ranger training near Mt. Fuji in Japan. He earned the Korean Service Medal with one Bronze Star, the United Nations Service Medal Combat Infantryman Badge and the Purple Heart with 2 clusters. In August 1952, he was transferred to the Enlisted Reserve Corp where he completed his service in August 1956, retiring as a sergeant. He then worked for Kansas Nebraska Natural Gas Company for about 24 years.
Bud married Leta Dentler in 1953 and to this union was born seven children: Tim, Brad, Tina, Kirtis, Trent, Forrest and Trisha.
Bud remarried in 1982 to Lucille Lyons. They celebrated their 40th anniversary together in 2022 on June 10. Lucille has two sons, Lee and Trev Rybacki.
Bud ran his own plumbing business and after marrying Lucille, helped her raise Arabian horses for Rush Creek Ranch in Nebraska. Bud and Lucille moved to Franklin, NE, in 2005. Many people knew Bud and always recognized him driving his shiny red mobility scooter. He enjoyed driving his scooter on errands around town.
Bud fed birds, took care of cats, loved to mow his grass, loved his life with Lucille, and always loved his family. Though his children are scattered all over the country, they have all kept in touch. There has always been an awesome feeling of love that flowed back and forth between them.
The Tyler family has grown much over the years, including 14 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. Bud also has two step-grandchildren and three step-great-grandchildren.
Bud passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022. Cremation services were selected. He will be laid to rest in Lakeside Cemetery, Lakeside, Nebraska. Family and friends of Frank may sign his register book Tuesday, July 5 through Friday July 8 during normal business hours at Hutchins Funeral Home, Franklin, Nebraska, who is assisting the Tyler family with these arrangements.