John R. Tyler was born on Aug. 27, 1953, in Superior, to Anthony Lee and Helen Lutillia (Howell) Tyler.
John grew up in Richland Township neighborhood, and was part of the group of ornery boys that kept their mothers on their toes. He attended school in Montrose, and then Mankato, graduating from Mankato High School, Class of 1971, a class that remains close to this day.
Following high school, John worked at the Blauvelt Station south of Superior, and then as the Mankato swimming pool manager. He then attended Cloud County Community College, graduating in 1973. John graduated from Fort Hays State University in 1978. John returned to Mankato, working as the manager of the Midway Co-op. He served as the mayor of Mankato during this time.
John started attending chiropractor school in Kansas City, before he relocated to California to complete his chiropractor training in 1988, graduating with his doctorate from the Pasadena College of Chiropractic. John then established a practice with several chiropractors in California, and maintained this practice for many years.
John returned to Mankato, where he established Tyler Chiropractor, where he saw patients seven days a week. He would open his doors any time after hours, to anyone needing help. John hated to see people in pain and suffering, and wanted to be available anytime to help.
John was a huge fan of Winston Churchill. He enjoyed watching baseball games, along with gardening and tending to his flowers and vegetables. He was a member of the Mankato Chamber of Commerce, and served his city as a member of the Mankato City Council. John also enjoyed arguing politics, and playing or being part of practical jokes. From gars in the bathtub to missing front seats, John never knew a dull moment, living life to the fullest.
Dr. Tyler died on April 28, 2022, at Bryan LGH East Hospital in Lincoln, Nebraska, at the age of 68 years, 8 months and 1 day.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Larry Tyler; brother- in-law, Wilbur Becker; and sister-in- law, Lynn Tyler.
He is survived by his sister, Betty Becker of Mankato; brother, Clarence Tyler of Superior; sister, Vicki Pederson of Superior; many nieces and nephews; family friend, Sara Reiter; and a community of patients and friends.
His funeral was at 10 a.m., May 4, at the Harmony United Methodist Church in Mankato. Burial was at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Mankato.
Visitation was from 1 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, May 3 , with family greeting friends from 6 to 8 p.m., at Melby Mortuary in Mankato.
Memorials are requested to the Friends of the Mankato City Park, and may be sent in care of Melby Mortuary, P.O. Box 384, Mankato, Kan. 66956.
Melby Mortuary of Mankato assisted the Tyler family with these arrangements.
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