Mr. Tyler Isaac Waldeck, 31, of Hurricane, passed away Monday, November 2, 2026, at St. Mary’s Medical Center.
Tyler was a graduate of Hurricane High School and was employed by the City of Hurricane. He was a United States Army Veteran who proudly served his country and was an avid New England Patriots fan. Tyler enjoyed riding his motorcycle, going longboarding, and making memories along the way. Above all, his greatest joy was spending time with his children and family, who meant the world to him. Tyler was loved by so many, and his presence will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
He was preceded in death by his grandmother Loretta Murphy; great-grandparents, Delmer and Dorsie Workman, Pete and Peg Waldeck and Hazel Davis.
Those left to cherish his memory include his three children, Aiden Waldeck, Evelyn Waldeck, and Ryder Waldeck, and their mother, Jennifer Adams; his mother, Pam (Jeremy) Bissell; two brothers, Michael Murphy and Austin (Ashley) Bissell; stepfather, Lee Murphy; grandparents, Pete and Teresa Waldeck, Lee Roy Murphy, and Sherry and Harry Shamblin; uncles, Pete (Nicci) Waldeck and Jason (Madison) Bissell; aunt, Melissa Waldeck; his fiancée, Haley Ivone; along with a host of nieces, a nephews, extended family members, and countless friends.
The family would like to extend a special and heartfelt thank you to the MICU staff at St. Mary’s Medical Center, especially Charge Nurse Katie, for the care, compassion, and kindness shown to Tyler and his family during such a difficult time.
A tribute to the life of Tyler will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, November 8, 2026, at Gatens-Harding Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Sherry Shamblin officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Private burial will take place at Donel C. Kinnard State Veterans Cemetery in Institute, West Virginia.
Tyler’s life touched so many people, and the love he shared with his children, family, and friends will live on in the memories of those who knew him. Though his time here was far too short, the impact he made and the love he leaves behind will never be forgotten.
