Tyler J. Wood

Sergeant Tyler J. Wood, age 23, passed away on July 17, 2019 in Mililani, Hawaii. He was born on September 17, 1995 in Lancaster, WI and is the beloved son of Brooke (Skaife) Mohn and Paul Wood.

Tyler was a devoted husband, father, loving son, and brother. Tyler’s smile and sense of humor were contagious and would brighten anyone’s day. Tyler was a 2014 graduate of Onalaska High School where he formed lasting friendships with his wrestling teammates. Shortly after high school, Tyler joined the United States Army which he proudly served until his passing. He married Shaiza (Summers-Wallace) on July 30, 2017 and their precious baby girl was born April 3, 2018.

Tyler was an avid Packer and Badger fan and enjoyed his many fantasy football leagues. He also treasured spending time with family and hunting and fishing. Tyler had a passion for Michael Jordan shoes in which he had a large collection. Tyler was a gracious man that found a passion for helping others, especially children during his time in Korea where he spent time with orphaned children. He was loved and admired by his family, friends, command and soldiers. Tyler’s infectious smile and loving heart will be truly missed, but they will never be forgotten.

Tyler is survived by his loving wife Shaiza and beautiful daughter Ahnora, Hawaii; his mother and step-father Brooke and Shane Mohn, Cataract; his father and step-mother, Paul and Melissa Wood, Sun Prairie; co-parent, Rick Fuller, La Crosse; two sisters, Chesny Fuller, Cataract and McKenzie Fuller, La Crosse; maternal grandparents John and Carol Skaife; paternal grandparents Joanne Wood, Lancaster and Gary Wood Bagley; step-grandparents Linda and Art Grames and Patricia and Edward Mohn; his loving Aunts and Uncles Jacqueline (John) Skaife, Cathy (Tim) Mahaffey, and Mark (Sandi) Wood, Ryan (Leslie) Olson, Stacy Dremsa, Jody (Rachel) Mohn and numerous cousins, in-laws and step aunts and uncles.

Tyler was preceded in death by great grandparents Robert and Esther Robinson, Lawrence and Eleanor Skaife, Lyle and Lucille Bellrichard and Sam and Bernice Wood, and Aunt Bobbi Jean Skaife.

Visitation will be held on Friday, August 2^nd from 4pm-7pm and Saturday, August 3^rd from 10am-11am at the Blaschke & Schneider Funeral Home, 1501 West Ave. South, La Crosse. A celebration of Tyler’s life will be held at Saturday, August 3rd, 11am at the Blaschke & Schneider Funeral Home in La Crosse with burial immediately following at the Woodlawn North Cemetery in La Crosse.