Donna Tyler, 91, of Rochester was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 9:50 AM on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at her residence.

On November 10, 1932, Donna Mae Perdue was born in Rochester to Henry Olen and Glenna G. Altice Perdue.  Growing up she shared her childhood with five sisters and three brothers.

Donna and Billy Dean Tyler were married on July 15, 1950, in Rochester. They shared 61 years of life's adventures. Sadly, he passed away on November 29, 2011. From their union came four handsome sons: Dennis, Mark, Mike and Doug. The family tree continued to grow with the added blessings of ten grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.

As a presser, Donna worked at Hart Schaffner Marx of Rochester for many years until the closing.  Later she worked at Snyder's Jewelry Store and babysat for many special families. Researching the family genealogy was a hobby.  Bowling on the women's league with friends from the Eagles and Harts was always a great time.

Left to cherish the memories of Donna are her four sons: Dennis Tyler and wife Deb of Rochester, Mark Tyler and wife Debbie of  Rochester, Michael Tyler and wife Karen of Akron,  Doug Tyler and wife Melody of Fort Wayne;  ten grandchildren: John, Josh, Jared, Cory,  Craig, Courtney, Stacy, Jennifer, David, Robbie;  numerous great-grandchildren; two sisters: Linda Mollencupp of North Manchester, Glenda Flory and husband Jerry of Tippecanoe; brother Stephen Perdue of Logansport; sister-in-law, Joan Perdue; niece Jayne Ann Tyler; and two grand dogs:  Brody, a black Schnoodle and Max, a white & brown  Shih-Tzu.

Preceding Donna in death are her parents; husband; infant daughter Lori Tyler; three sisters: Audrey Hildebrand, Maxine Perdue, Edna Bitzell; two brothers: infant Bobby Perdue, James Perdue.

A celebration of the life of Donna M. Tyler will be at 1:00 PM on Monday, August 5, 2024 in the Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 West 18th St., Rochester with Pastor Mike VanHeyningen officiating.  Friends may visit with the funeral home from 11 – 1 on Monday, August 5, 2024 in the funeral home.

Interment will be in the Rochester IOOF Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice.