{"id":181011,"date":"2024-07-02T09:42:32","date_gmt":"2024-07-02T14:42:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/?p=181011"},"modified":"2024-07-02T09:42:33","modified_gmt":"2024-07-02T14:42:33","slug":"tyler-david-dunn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/2024\/07\/02\/tyler-david-dunn\/","title":{"rendered":"Tyler David Dunn"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Tyler David Dunn, 33, of Van Wert, passed away unexpectedly on Friday June 28, 2024, at his residence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A beloved son, he was born on August 29, 1990, in Van Wert, to his parents, Ronald D. Dunn and Lisa R. (Leiter) Dunn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tyler&#8217;s love for movies knew no bounds, reflected in his role as an attendant at Van Wert Cinemas where he was a familiar face. An aficionado of the silver screen, Tyler found solace in the world of cinema, embracing the magic it brought into his life each day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"519\" src=\"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Tyler-Dunn-Pic.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-181012\"\/><figcaption>Tyler Dunn<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond the confines of movie theaters, Tyler was known for his questionable poker skills, his enjoyment of fishing, and his never-ending affection for Mountain Dew. His favorite pastimes included throwing hatchets and knives, showing his unique talents and passions to those around him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Above all, Tyler&#8217;s heart belonged to his family. Family get-togethers filled his soul with joy, each gathering a testament to the love and bond that united them all. His presence was a beacon of warmth and love, shining brightly in the midst of shared laughter and fond memories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tyler is survived by his father, Ronald (Jessie) Dunn of Van Wert; mother, Lisa R. Leiter Dunn of Hoagland, Indiana; grandparents: Jerry (Deb) Leiter of Van Wert; Jan (Lee) Lepper of Fort Wayne; siblings, Angel (Ryan) Masters of Auburn, Indiana; Jessica Dunn of Napoleon; Ashley (Curtis) Thees of Celina; Justin (Jaycie) Dunn of Van Wert; Jasni Gardner of New Haven, Indiana; Jordan Hurless of Van Wert; Shauna Hurless of Oakwood, and Jacob Sheets of Van Wert; three nieces, four nephews, as well as numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tyler was preceded in death by his grandparents, Carl and Fern Dunn and his uncle, David Dunn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A celebration of Tyler&#8217;s life will take place from 12-4 p.m. Saturday, July 13, at The Marsh Foundation Foster Care Building, 1151 Westwood Drive, Van Wert. Please feel free to stop by and share stories and memories of Tyler.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to any local organization that supports Van Wert County mental health and homelessness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Arrangements were entrusted to Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home &amp; Crematory, Van Wert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To share in Tyler&#8217;s online memorial, visit&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.alspachgearhart.com\/\">www.alspachgearhart.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tyler David Dunn, 33, of Van Wert, passed away unexpectedly on Friday June 28, 2024, at his residence. A beloved son, he was born on August 29, 1990, in Van Wert, to his parents, Ronald D. Dunn and Lisa R. (Leiter) Dunn. 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