Tyler Joseph Wilcox

Tyler Joseph Wilcox was born July 10, 1998, in Des Moines, Iowa, the son of Robert and Jaci (Johannes) Wilcox. He attended elementary and middle school at St. Joseph Catholic School. He also enjoyed participating with the Catholic Football League (Packers) as well as with the Catholic Basketball League. Tyler graduated from Dowling High School in 2017, where he was crowned Homecoming King. He achieved his C# Certification from DMACC and was currently enrolled as a freshman at Grandview University majoring in computer science. Tyler worked for HyVee in Ankeny during high school, which suited him well as he loved helping people. He enjoyed camping, helping at his church, and was just an all-around happy person. Above all else, Tyler loved his family. He was on his way to his final day of his semester when he tragically died Thursday, April 19, 2018, due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was 19 years old.

Left to cherish his memory are his mother and father, Jaci and Robert Wilcox; younger brother, Chris; grandparents, Bernadette Wilcox, Kendra Johannes; aunts and uncles, Jodi (Jerry) Tyler, Julie (Brian) Ntem, Ray LeMay, Frank (Shelia) Wilcox, John (Diane) Wilcox, Bill (Beth Davis) Wilcox, Brad (Pam) Warner; cousins, Kassie, Katy, Connor, Coryn, Kyla, Ryler, Krista, Heather, Allison, Alex, Mandy, Andy, Tyler, Derek; and many other loving family members and countless friends.

Tyler was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ken and Mae Warner, Robert Wilcox Sr.; and his aunt Marla LeMay

All services will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 3300 Easton Blvd, Des Moines. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 24th with a Rosary Service at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 25th. Cremation will follow.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the family.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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