Tyler Brunmeier

Funeral services for Tyler Brunmeier were held on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at the Gregory Memorial Auditorium in Gregory, SD, with Pastor Bill Serr officiating.

Alice Miner, Teresa Martinez, Krystal Kubal, Jean Durfeldt, Kim Nagel, Carmen Hansen, and Trisha Assman were in charge of registration and flowers.

Casket bearers were Kolby Silkie, Kaleb Lauer, Trey Bingen, Brent McGee, Levi Mousseau, Colter Assman, and Tayne Bohman. Kotrba-Smith Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Tyler was born on April 26, 2000, in Gregory, SD, to Melissa and Justin Brunmeier. PITA was his mother’s enduring nickname for him. Jiggers was a name given to him by his great-uncles Whitey and Kelly.

Tyler attended Gregory High School from kindergarten until his freshman year, participating in many sports. He then attended school in Colome until his senior year. Tyler made many lifelong friends in Colome and Winner.

Tyler was always hanging out with his friends, family, or playing Xbox. He loved getting his hands dirty on the farm, hunting, fishing, camping, and being outdoors. He was always tinkering on his vehicles, whether it was making them louder, faster, or just trying to get them to run. He enjoyed training and playing with his dogs, especially his new puppy Tatum Jo. He also loved working with horses for his friends. Recently, Tyler became passionate about bronc riding. When he would get bucked off, Tyler always brushed himself off and got right back on. No matter the challenge, he never quit.

Tyler met Makayla Louise Chmela and had two children: RiverLee Faye Brunmeier and Gates Wayne Brunmeier.

Tyler “PITA” “Jiggers” Wayne Brunmeier died on Friday, March 10, 2023.

Tyler is survived by his two children; his mother Melissa Brunmeier (Wayne) of Gregory, SD; four siblings, Ellie Jo, Natalie, Teah, and Dylan; grandfather Bob Klein; father Justin Brunmeier (Val) of Winner, SD; grandparents Danny and Linda Brunmeier; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his grandmother Ionia Klein; greatgrandparents Leonard and Twila Brunmeier, Frank and Delores Soles, and Donna and Darrell Smith; and his great-uncle Bradley Brunmeier.