Ronald D. Tyler, 89, of East Moline, IL, passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Unity Point Hospital, Rock Island. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, February 17, 2023 at the Van Hoe Funeral Home, East Moline. Visitation will be held from 9:00 am until the time of service. Wearing a mask would be appreciated.

Burial will be in Davenport Memorial Park Cemetery.

Ronald was born on January 4, 1934 in Decorah, Iowa to Leonard and Selma (Hegvedt) Tyler. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps. Ronald was united in marriage to Rosemary Dahl on December 8, 1956 in Davenport. He worked for John Deere Harvester as a Tool & Die Maker, retiring in 1996.

Ronald was an avid sports fan. He enjoyed golf, bowling, tennis and was a fan of the Chicago Bulls Basketball Team in the 1990's. Ronald was a talented woodworker, making furniture and toys for his family. He volunteered his time to Immanuel Lutheran Church in East Moline

Survivors include his loving wife of 66 years Rosemary; children, Teresa Cecil and Sandy (Steve) Perry; grandchildren. Shawna Czuba, Brittany Holmes, Tyler Patton and four great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Memorials may be left to the family to be distributed to various charities. Online condolences may be expressed at www.vanhoe.com