He has been very involved in Boy Scouts beginning when he joined Pack 190 as a Tiger Cub. He had transferred to Pack 104 as a Bear, and crossed over into Troop 104 to begin his career as a Boy Scout. He has taken part in many activities and adventures, and has received many awards. And this past December he attained the rank of Eagle Scout.
Tyler was a member of the Student Council in the 8th grade at Fremont Middle School and has been on the Honor Roll since the 6th grade. He was enrolled in the honors Math courses and honors English courses at the Fremont Senior High School and carried a 4.0 GPA, ranking him at the top of his class. At the high school he was a member of the Key Club and Renaissance Club which are volunteer groups that help the community.
While his focus was on academics, he had been a Parks and Recreation Baseball Umpire, carried the Fremont Tribune for two years, splitting a large paper route with his brother Blake. He had recently been working at the YMCA. He played football for many seasons, and this past year, decided to try tennis as his fall sport and was very successful. He was also a part of the Fremont Basketball Team and the Fremont Trap Shooting Team
His future plan was to attend Creighton University, majoring in Chemistry and Biology while earning his Bachelors Degree. Then Pharmacy School was to be next, earning his Doctor of Pharmacy degree.
Tyler was a member of the First Lutheran Church, and a member of the United Methodist Youth Group.
Survivors: parents - Wesley and Deborah Walling, Fremont
2 brothers Blake and Andrew
1 sister Whitney, all of the family home
grandparents Tom and Marilyn Walling of Fremont
Dean and Barb Raabe of Fremont
The funeral service will be 2 PM Friday at the First Lutheran Church with the Rev. Charlie Axness. The committal will follow in Ridge Cemetery. Memorials will be determined later by the family. Visitation at the Ludvigsen Mortuary will be on Thursday from 3 to 8 PM, with the family present from 6 to 8 PM.
online guestbook @ www.ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(52)
Steve Oliver
Fremont, NE Sunday, June 9, 2013 We were deeply saddened to hear of your loss. I had the opportinuity to coach Tyler in Jaycee football and loved his willingness to learn and tenacity. I am glad to have known him and our family continues to keep you in our prayers.Dan & Diane Kortum
, NE Saturday, June 8, 2013 Our prayers are with you. Our deepest sympathy to the families.Rachel Jensen
Fremont, NE Saturday, June 8, 2013 God's plans are hard to understand, but we put our trust in Him to know what that is. May His love and peace see you through this trying time, and may the memories you hold and the plans Tyler had for his life be a part of that plan in the days ahead.Remember the Raabe family from Grant School. Keep you in thought and prayers.
Elizabeth
Fremont, NE Saturday, June 8, 2013 You don't know me but I wanted to express my deepest sympathies for your family. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.
Ron & Jamie Clarke
Fremont, NE Friday, June 7, 2013 Our thoughts and prayers have been with you all week. We are so very sorry for your loss. May God bless your family.Pamela Christ
Fremont, NE Friday, June 7, 2013 To the Walling family, Our heartfelt prayers are with you...Thoughts are with you through these difficult days ahead. You are so blessed to have such a caring and loving son. God Speed Tyler, May the Angels lead you into Heaven into the arms of our Heavenly Father...Prayers and thoughts to all of you in the difficult days to come. Sincere Synpathy.Jody Smeal
Fremont, NE Friday, June 7, 2013 I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful boy. May you find peace in your memories of him.Sharon Ludwick
, IA Friday, June 7, 2013 Praying for your family. So very sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you today.Chris, Cindy, Kaytlyn, Grant and Madelyn Martens
Arlington, NE Friday, June 7, 2013 May God watch over your family during your time of need. With our sincere sympathy.Scott Wagner
, TX Friday, June 7, 2013 Dear Walling Family,Your family has been in our thoughts and prayers all week. I am so very grateful to have had the opportunity to have Tyler in my math class this semester. He was such a talented, energetic young man who always had a positive attitude. He always had a smile on his face, yet he was driven to learn as much as he could. And though he finished with the top grade both quarters in Honors Algebra 2, it was more than just getting the grade for him. He always wanted to understand the purpose and real life applications of what we were learning, and was never content until he understood completely. I always appreciated that. As he turned in his Final Exam on the last day of school, he wanted to know how many of my previous students scored a perfect 100% on the Finals for each quarter, because he would be adding one more. He was right! I absolutely loved having him (and a bunch of his friends!) in class and will never forget all the fun times we had. Accept my deepest sympathies at this difficult time.
Tami Houser-Hanson
Omaha, NE Friday, June 7, 2013 To the Walling family,I am so very sorry for your loss. I was born and raised in Fremont and still have family there myself. May God and your community give you the strength and love you need at this very difficult time.
P Greenbush
Fremont, NE Friday, June 7, 2013 Walling family,My deepest sympathy to all family and friends and I God to lift your heart up with my prayers and give you some peace knowing Tyler is safe with God.
Becky Schaffner
Fremont, NE Friday, June 7, 2013 You are in my thoughts and prayers every second of the day. My sons did not know Tyler well but both knew him to be a great kid who will be missed by the entire community.Dan Koenig
Fremont, NE Thursday, June 6, 2013 Walling Family,Please accept my deepest sympathies. In working as an administrator at the school I enjoyed interacting with such extremely positive individuals like Tyler. As you know, he was a friend to all, students and staff alike. He always had a genuine look on his face and showed that he cared about others. What a great young man.
Judy
Anderson, NE Thursday, June 6, 2013 You don't know me and I didn't know your son but I want to say how terribly sorry I am for your loss. Words seem so inadequate but please know the entire city of Fremont is praying for you and your strength will come from God. You can be so proud of the son you raised and you now have an angel in heaven. I pray you will find peace and comfort through the difficult days ahead.John Leffler
Fremont, NE Thursday, June 6, 2013 Even though we did not know your son our boys were classmates and we would like you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.Tyler will be greatly missed. The Leffler"s John, Rose Hunter and KaitlynnMarc & Sally Merz
Fallls City, NE Thursday, June 6, 2013 Sally and I would like to extend our condolences on the loss of your son. We too lost our son, Tanner recently in an auto accident. We feel your pain. Know that the Lord will provide and he is in great hands. We may not make the funeral, but know that our hearts will be with you.La Donna (Doni) Brainard
Omaha, NE Thursday, June 6, 2013 Tom, Marilyn, Wes and Deborah: Words are not adequate when you lose a child/grandchild; however, I want to offer my deepest sympathy to all of you! There will be many 'trying' days ahead, but I know that you have many friends/family that will help you and hold you in their heart - not to mention that GOD will hold you up! SINCERE SYMPATHY!!Beef and Lions Coaches
Saunders County, NE Thursday, June 6, 2013 The Coaches and Families of the Beef and Lions Jaycee football teams send our deepest sympathies. Many of us and our boys remember playing with Tyler on the football field. While his loss will leave an empty space in your family and community, remember we be here to help in any way we can during the time of grief. You and your family will remain in our thoughts and prayers.Gary Demmel
Omaha, NE Thursday, June 6, 2013 I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. I did not know Tyler but he sounds like a great son and a natural leader. I'm sure that he left a great impression on all of the people he met and he won't be forgotten. We know that he is in Heaven and will always be smiling down on you as you treasure the great memories. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.Laura Enos
Fremont, NE Thursday, June 6, 2013 I had the privilege of working with Tyler through Student Council at the middle school. He was such a kind, dependable, and mature young man. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family during this time of loss. Tyler was an extraordinary individual.Kassie
Fremont, NE Thursday, June 6, 2013 So sorry to hear about your son. May God be with you during this difficult time. Sounds like your son was a great person and now God has a great angel in heaven. Just remember he is here still on Earth in spirit.Vance Family
Fremont, NE Thursday, June 6, 2013 As i do not know your family, i have a child that is the same age. I cannot express enough how sorry i am for the loss of your son. You are in our thoughts and prayers and will continue to be.Sincerely,
Ryan, Brooke, Paris, Cooper and Lyrick Vance
Monte Harner & Family
Fremont, NE Thursday, June 6, 2013 Wes and family,Our condolences and prayers go out to you and your family. Having 3 boys that shoot on the trap team they have gotten to know Tyler well and have always spoken highly of him. While we can't imagine how much it must hurt to have a son taken away from you at such a young age hopefully you can take solace in knowing that your son was a wonderful human being and touched many in his short time here on earth.
Shelly Whitman
Omaha, NE Thursday, June 6, 2013 My deepest sympathy for your family, Tyler was a wonderful boy and I always enjoyed seeing his smiling face in 4th core English! He will be missed.Randy Morse
omaha, WA Thursday, June 6, 2013 peace be with your family Wes and Deb. Godbless !Janet (McKinney) Busse
St. Paul, NE Thursday, June 6, 2013 Wes and Family,I am so sorry to hear about your son. My nephew Tyler knew him, as well as several of my friends' children, and all I have heard was what a wonderful kid he was, and having known your brother well from high school, and you, I don't doubt that. Please know that there are many people praying for your family and all of the families affected by this terrible tragedy. My heart goes out to you, and I will continue to pray for God's comfort and grace for you and your family.
For All Parents
I'll lend you for a little time,
A child of mine he said.
For you to love there while he lives,
And mourn when he is dead.
It may be six or seven years,
Or twenty two or three.
But will you, 'til I call him back,
Take care of him for me?
He'll bring his charms to gladden you,
And shall his stay be brief.
You'll have his lovely memories,
As solace for your grief.
I cannot promise he will stay,
Since all from earth return.
But there are lessons taught down there,
I want this child to learn.
I've searched the wide world over,
In my search for teachers true.
And from the throngs that crowd life's lanes,
I have selected you.
Now will you give him all your love,
Nor think the labor vain.
Nor hate me when I come to call,
To take him back again?
I fancied that I heard them say,
Dear Lord, thy will be done.
For all the joy thy child shall bring,
The risk of grief we'll run.
We'll shelter him with tenderness,
We'll love him while we may.
And for the happiness we've known,
Will ever grateful stay.
But shall the angels call for him,
Much sooner than we planned.
We'll brave the bitter grief that comes,
.....And try to understand
Edgar A Guest
Zach Cram and Family
Fremont, NE Thursday, June 6, 2013 I am so sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers our hearts go out to you during this difficult time. May God Bless you and your family.Kurt and Sandy Sanders
Fremont, NE Thursday, June 6, 2013 Deb and Family,Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Sandy speaks so glowingly of when she had Tyler as a student. Having worked with you for 7 years, I know your strength and faith will help you in this difficult time. May God's Blessings be with all of you now. I am so sorry that we are out of town on Thursday and Friday but our thoughts will be there with you.
Cindy Barnes
Omaha, NE Thursday, June 6, 2013 Debbie and familyI am sorry for your loss. Know that you are all in my prayers and thoughts. May God give you strenght.
Laurel
Chambers, NE Wednesday, June 5, 2013 Deb and family,My deepest symapthy to you and your family during this difficult time. I know your heart is broken right now, but we pray that God will comfort you and carry you through. I can't even begin to know what to say, except we are praying for you and your family is in our hearts and thoughts.
Laurel, Chuck, and Daniel O'Malley
Ron & Connie Brasel
Omaha, NE Wednesday, June 5, 2013 Wes, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Your friends and former workers at Control Services are thinking of you and praying for you as well! May God Bless you and your family!Annette
, TX Wednesday, June 5, 2013 I do not know your family but I am originally from Fremont & am so sad to hear of this tragic accident that took your son. I am so very sorry for your loss & I know how much it has meant to me with the losses I have had in my life to hear from people I didn't know who have lost people in there lives at such a young age. I lost my brother at a very young age & it's very hard to understand. Please know that Fremont is a great & caring community & that everyone has pulled together through the tragedy. Sending my thoughts & prayers to all of you.MELISSA MAHONEY
FREMONT, NE Wednesday, June 5, 2013 MY DAUGHTER OIIVIA KNEW TYLER FROM THE SUMMER FUN PROGRAM AND SHE SAID TO ME THIS MORNING "I CAN'T STOP THINKING ABOUT TYLER" SHE IS TEN SO I KNOW HE MUST OF BEEN A GOOD KID TO HAVE LEFT AN IMPRESSION ON HER. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.Cindy
Omaha, NE Wednesday, June 5, 2013 You will hear this from complete strangers so many times, but at times like this there really is no such thing as a stranger, rather a world of hearts that hurt with you. May God bless you and help you find comfort. There is no doubt that Tyler and his beloved friends have extra sparkle on their wings.Janet Kleveland
columbus, NE Wednesday, June 5, 2013 Heartbroken hear of this sad tragedy in your life.The Mansions of Heaven
This world, however beautiful, was never meant to be the place we call our home for all eternity
And though we would not choose to leave, a loving God know best, and in His time He lifts us to the place of peace and rest.
For He has built a mansion where His children will abide; free from pain and sorrow - forever at His side.
He saidHe's never leave us to face our trials alone and though sometimes we fail Him, He never fails His own.
And even when our choices are less than He would ask, He knows when human courage in unequal to the task.
We cannot judge what happens though tears and questions start. We only see what's visible- God sees into the heart.
and though there may be many things that we cannot explain, we can be sure it breaks His heart to see His children's pain.
In loving arms He bears us to a quiet place apart, where He mends the wounded spirit and heals the broken heart.
And though these ones we love so much have leftour present sight and passed into a better world of majesty and light.
Someday we'll be together in our Father's home above. We will thank Him for His grace ad mercy and praise Him for Him for HIs love.
We are praying that God will give you the strength, peace and healing you need as you put your loved one to rest in. MayTyler's memory live forever in your hearts and may his spirit of joy continue in your lives. It sounds as if he would have been a wonderful person to meet.
Peace be with you,
Brian and Jan Kleveland
Julie Allen
Omaha, NE Wednesday, June 5, 2013 Dearest Deb and family,I am so saddened to hear of the loss of your son. I am praying that The Lord will comfort you as only he can. Your son was a shining light in this world and he will be sorely missed. Know that many are praying for you in your sorrow. May God always be with you,
Sincerely, Julie Allen
Kelly Sand
Bellevue, NE Wednesday, June 5, 2013 Wes and family,Please accept my deepest sympathies for the tragic loss of your son. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. I pray God will comfort you in this time of great sorrow.
Gail Anderson
Davenport, NE Wednesday, June 5, 2013 Deb and Family,My sincere sympathy to you and your family. I know there is nothing I can say to make your pain any less. I am praying for all of you. Trust that God will help you through this difficult time and see you through the healing process.
Gail Anderson
Michael Meyer
Seward, NE Wednesday, June 5, 2013 Our hearts ache with yours as we pray God's comfort and peace in Jesus to be upon you!Steve Hula Family
Clarksville, AR Wednesday, June 5, 2013 We are all shocked and saddened by what happened! We will all be saying our prayers for you all up there. No words can express the grief of loosing a child. Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.Michelle Reed
Arlington, NE Wednesday, June 5, 2013 Deb and Family,I wish I had the words to lighten your sorrow but words can't take away your loss. Faith is believing even when it is beyond the power of reson. Have faith that God will see you and your family through this time of sorrow. I never had the opportunity to meet Tyler but having known you and seeing how you cared for my son and so many others in your classroom I know that Tyler was loved and will be missed dearly. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers in the days and weeks to come.
Michelle, Doug, Jackson & Noah Reed
Michelle Reed
Cindy Baumbach
Omaha, NE Wednesday, June 5, 2013 Wes & family--You are in all of our thoughts and prayers here at Creighton. Our hearts go out to you and your family.Nan Cunningham
Fremont, NE Wednesday, June 5, 2013 I am so very sorry for the death of your dear son and brother, Tyler. Please know that our family is praying for you all. Tyler was a born leader and always an outstanding young man. I am thinking of you all during these sad days. In his short life, he achieved many things. Our community is stronger because of him.Mrs. Nan
Donahue Family
Omaha, NE Wednesday, June 5, 2013 Our thoughts and prayers go out to the whole Walling family. May God and your strong faith get you through this hard time. The Donahue FamilyJean + Tim Miller and family
Arlington, NE Wednesday, June 5, 2013 Words can not explain the heavy heart our family has for the loss of your beautiful son. You are in our constant thoughts and prayers and will continue to be. May God be with you every step of the way in the process to try to heal your broken hearts.Sincerely,
Jean,Tim, Ross,Grant and Kate Miller
Marilyn Dather
Fremont, NE Wednesday, June 5, 2013 I worked with Wes and Barb at Kmart. My prayers are with you.Kellie Kenkel & Family
Arlington, NE Wednesday, June 5, 2013 My deepest condolences to you and your family in this very sad time. May you use God and your loved ones as your strength. My heart goes out to you, as a mother and as a friend. I am sending you a "hug" for support. Tyler will live strong in your hearts ALWAYS!Kelly Husen
Fremont, NE Wednesday, June 5, 2013 I am so sorry about Tyler! He was such a great kid and I know that he will be truly missed! I know that tennis won't be the same for Chase without Tyler. I know that Chase will hold memories of him close and that he will really miss all the times they spent together! Please do not hesitate to let us know if there is anything we can do! Take care and know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers!Scott Millard
Fremont, NE Tuesday, June 4, 2013 I had the pleasure of being able to work with Tyler in various sports and class. He was a very nice young man and he was the type of kid that always said hi or just acknowledged others. Fremont high will miss the things that he brought to it and to others. My sympathies go out to his friends, family, etc.Michelle, Dale & Sarah Juranek
David City, NE Tuesday, June 4, 2013 So very sorry for your loss, keeping everyone in our thoughts and Prayers!Fran Allen
fremont, NE Tuesday, June 4, 2013 My heart is just broken today, I am so sorry for your loss I heard about this last night from my daughter Christine who just graduated from the high school may 19th he was also friends with my son Nicholas. no words can express the sorrow I feel for you and the loss of a child but, you and your family are in my prayers and I hope to god he di not feel any pain God Bless you and your family and god bless your son what a great child and be proud of his accomplishements.. Take Care and Godspeed RIP Tyler you were loved by many Fran