Tyler Joseph Flaaen

Tyler Joseph Flaaen, 30, of Raymond, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2026. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Clark, beginning at 10:30 a.m. Visitation will be held the evening prior, Friday, October 2, 2026, from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m., also at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Furness Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

Born on November 28, 1995, in Dickenson, North Dakota, Tyler spent much of his early life in various parts of South Dakota, including Sturgis, Fort Pierre, Highmore, and finally Raymond. In 2014, Tyler graduated from Highmore High School.

Despite his limitations, Tyler was incredibly ambitious and aspired to complete many goals throughout his life. He was an avid Minecraft player, building amazing digital worlds on his PlayStation and Xbox. He loved collecting matchbox cars, completing Lego sets, and especially loved all things involving dinosaurs. He enjoyed watching movies such as Jurassic Park and Deadpool. Tyler had a wicked sense of humor, and likely one of the greatest laughs you could ever hear. He loved his family, especially tormenting his sister, and creating memories such as hunting with his stepfather.

Tyler is survived by his mother Tammy (Eric) Paul; sisters Tyra (Tristan) Fuerst and Mickala (Nicolas) Skogen; niece Adalynn; nephews Sawyer and Caleb; grandparents Gordy and Pauline Paul and Dan and Ramona Mitchell; and uncles Roger Mitchell and Tony Fischer.

He is preceded in death by his brother Michael Anthony; uncle Eugene Mitchell; his great-grandparents; and his friends Patrick Roberts and James Hicks.