Tyler Channing Szapkiw, 28, of Fremont, Indiana, passed away from injuries due to a motorcycle accident on Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, Indiana.

He was born on August 24, 1993, to Channing E. and Julie (Smith) Szapkiw.

Tyler worked at Cruiser RV in Howe, Indiana.

Tyler enjoyed riding his Harley.  He loved spending time with his family and friends.  Tyler had a smile that lit up a room and his laughter was contagious.  He was an amazing person and had one of the biggest hearts around.  He will truly be missed.

Surviving are his parents, Channing E. and Julie Szapkiw of Fremont, Indiana; brothers, Trevor A. Szapkiw of Fremont, Indiana, Chase (Nicole) Cook of Louisville, Kentucky and Travis Szapkiw of Fremont, Indiana.  Also surviving are his grandparents, Corrine Putnam of Angola, Indiana, Roger Smith of Angola, Indiana and Carolyn & Jim Mellinger of Angola, Indiana.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date.