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David Hudson Kyler

Birth	:	8 Apr 1933 Columbia City, Whitley County, Indiana, USA
Death	:	23 Nov 2021 Columbia City, Whitley County, Indiana, USA
Burial	:	Nolt Cemetery, Columbia City, Whitley County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.1267014, -85.4963989
Description	:	David Hudson Kyler, 88, of rural Columbia City, died peacefully at his home at 8:27 a.m. on Tuesday, November 23, 2021. Born on April 8, 1933, in Columbia Twp., Whitley County, Indiana, he was a son of the late Harold Franklin and Carrie Jane (Evard) Kyler. Growing up in Columbia Twp., he started school at the Huffman School then Columbia Twp. School and Columbia City High School. Inducted into the U.S. Army on April 20, 1953, he served at Fort Leonard Wood, MO as a Construction Specialist. He received an honorable discharge on April 1, 1961. A career-long welder, he... Read More	David Hudson Kyler, 88, of rural Columbia City, died peacefully at his home at 8:27 a.m. on Tuesday, November 23, 2021. Born on April 8, 1933, in Columbia Twp., Whitley County, Indiana, he was a son of the late Harold Franklin and Carrie Jane (Evard) Kyler. Growing up in Columbia Twp., he started school at the Huffman School then Columbia Twp. School and Columbia City High School. Inducted into the U.S. Army on April 20, 1953, he served at Fort Leonard Wood, MO as a Construction Specialist. He received an honorable discharge on April 1, 1961. A career-long welder, he started with LML, Columbia City, then became a co-owner of D&K Welding. Turning his skills to heavy equipment repair, he worked for Simmons Equipment for 25 years retiring in 1998. A 25-year volunteer firefighter with the Columbia Twp. Volunteer Fire Dept., over the years, he converted three military trucks into fire trucks for the department's use. His vocation was also his avocation as he used his skill to rebuild antique tractors and gas engines. A member of the Tri-State Gas Engine Association, his restoration work was renowned among fellow hobbyists. Some of his restored tractors and engines are now museum pieces. He specialized in the Hit-N-Miss engine with over 25 restored. He liked and collected antique tractors of all colors, but a 1928 Rumley Oil Pull was his favorite. He was a member of the Whitley County Agriculture Museum. When not working on or showing his antique engines, he enjoyed square dancing and listening to Bluegrass music. He found solace in weeding the garden in the summertime. Later in life, he and his wife wintered in McAllen, TX, watched old westerns or steam locomotives shows, or attended the Grand Ole Opry show. Surviving is his beloved wife of 66 years, Arnola; children, William D. (Darlene) Kyler of Columbia City and Linda L. (Travis) Overfield of Muncie; grandchildren Melissa (Cameron) Baker, Brittney (Barb) Parrett, Matthew Overfield (Nikiya Parsons), Zachary Overfield, and Lucas Overfield (Kayla Stanley); great-grandchildren, Kyler Baker and Cambria Baker; siblings James (Sandy) Kyler of Columbia City and Viola Bird of Decatur. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Janel Kyler; brothers Harold Jr. and Richard Kyler; and a sister Mary Phillips. The funeral service is 10:30 a.m. Monday at Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City. Burial is in the Nolt Cemetery. Visitation is 2- 6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials in David's honor are to the Whitley County Agriculture Museum.

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David Hudson Kyler's memorial is located at: Nolt Cemetery, Columbia City, Whitley County, USA.
When did David Hudson Kyler death?
David Hudson Kyler death on 23 Nov 2021 in Columbia City, Whitley County, Indiana, USA
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Latitude: 41.1267014
Longitude: -85.4963989

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Parent

Harold Franklin Kyler

(1908 - 1984)

Carrie Jane Evard Kyler

(1912 - 1939)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Nolt Cemetery
Columbia City, Whitley County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1267014, -85.4963989

2. South Park Cemetery
Columbia City, Whitley County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1394005, -85.4938965

3. South Park Annex Cemetery
Columbia City, Whitley County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1401280, -85.4934290

4. Whitley County Home Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1510940, -85.5148610

5. Greenhill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1538658, -85.4826202

6. Oak Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1241989, -85.4531021

7. Hells Half Acre Cemetery
Columbia City, Whitley County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1304740, -85.5435790

8. Brown Cemetery
Columbia City, Whitley County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1605800, -85.5134200

9. Saint Peters Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.0905991, -85.5294037

10. Eberhard Cemetery
Columbia City, Whitley County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0917397, -85.5348206

11. Saint Johns Lutheran Cemetery
Columbia City, Whitley County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0875206, -85.5416946

12. Bethel Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1692009, -85.5413971

13. Otis Miner Cemetery
Columbia City, Whitley County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1532021, -85.4267410

14. Samuel Miner Burial Ground
Columbia City, Whitley County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1646400, -85.4346800

15. Oakgrove Methodist Redbrush Cemetery
Larwill, Whitley County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1326675, -85.5767517

16. Shoemaker Cemetery
Columbia City, Whitley County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1675000, -85.5601000

17. Baughan Burial Ground
Columbia City, Whitley County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1800400, -85.4480300

18. Roberts Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1326920, -85.5886190

19. Ecker Family Cemetery
Columbia City, Whitley County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0746000, -85.5618000

20. Stough Cemetery
Columbia City, Whitley County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1988983, -85.5008011

21. Egolf Cemetery
Thorncreek Township, Whitley County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1992607, -85.4630737

22. Hope Lutheran Cemetery
Coesse, Whitley County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1316223, -85.3941956

23. Evergreen Cemetery
Laud, Whitley County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0597000, -85.4374300

24. Bell Cemetery
Laud, Whitley County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0420300, -85.4518300