Obituaries

November 28, 2001 to May 25, 2020

ROYAL CENTER – Tyler D. Thomas, 18, of Winamac, passed away from injuries suffered in a vehicle accident Monday afternoon, May 25, north of Winamac.

Born Nov. 28, 2001 in Winamac, he was the son of Brandon Thomas and Gwendolyn Martel. Tyler was a Winamac Community High School graduate of this year’s Class of 2020.

Survivors include his father Brandon (Jessica) Thomas of Winamac and mother Gwendolyn (Scott) Schneider of Winamac; grandparents Carrie and John Ingram, Patrick “Packy” and Connie Gibbs, Mike and Linda Mills and George Schneider, all of Winamac; great-grandfather Carl Anspach of Rochester, great-grandmother Mary Lou Thomas of Winamac; and brothers and sisters Gavin Schneider, Logan Schneider, Preston Thomas, Harlee Thomas, Nathan Keller and Jenna Schneider, all of Winamac.

He was preceded in death by grandfather Randy Thomas, and grandmother Catherine Gibbs.

Tyler had worked at Sanders Grocery for the past two years. He was a proud Boy Scout who had achieved Life Scout. He had completed Cub Scouts as Wolf, Bear and Webelo. His accomplishments include Leave No Trace school, National Youth Leader Training, National Youth Leader Staff and Mile Swim at Maumee Scout Reservation. He earned his lifeguard certification and served on staff at Camp Buffalo summer camp for two years where he was a lifeguard. He also earned his CPR/First Aid certification as well as many awards including National 50 Mile award- 80 Mile canoe trip on Current River, MO. and the National Outdoor award in camping and aquatics. He also held awards for snorkeling, scuba diving, kayaking, paddle boarding and outdoor ethics. He earned 32 badges in all.

Visitation will be from 2 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, June 2, at Rans Funeral Homes & Crematory, Harrison Chapel, Royal Center.  A celebration of life service will be live streamed at the funeral home’s Facebook page at 11a.m., Wednesday, June 3.

Memorial donations may be made to the funeral home in memory of Tyler.

Tyler’s online guestbook is available and condolences can be shared at www.ransfuneralhomes.com