Tyler J. Huddleston

August 12, 2007 – May 2, 2026

Tyler J. Huddleston was taken into God's hands on May 2, 2026, at the tender age of 18. Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on August 12, 2007, Tyler's life — though brief — was marked by a brilliance and boldness that left an enduring impression on all who knew him.

An honest soul with a heart wide open, Tyler lived and led with quiet strength, never one to follow the pack but always charting his own course. That independent spirit found its truest expression in his lifelong love of automobiles. His dad's shop became his sanctuary — a place where his creative mind and natural talent flourished together. In the last two years of his life, Tyler poured himself into perfecting his craft as a painter and autobody technician, earning the deep admiration of the automotive community. To those who worked alongside him, he was not simply a remarkably gifted painter; he was a master of his craft.

Beyond the shop, Tyler found joy in the world around him. Summer evenings fishing with friends brought him a particular kind of peace. His determination to get out into the open water was clear when he purchased kayaks so that he could fish whenever and wherever he wanted. When wasn't casting a line or mixing paint, he cooked — especially his newfound passion for preparing salmon. 

Tyler also shared a special bond with his cousins, who were his constant companions. And while his love for his family was strong, anyone who truly knew Tyler knows that among his greatest loves were his dogs: Mia, Lola, Suki, and Rio. The fierce loyalty and tenderness he showed them spoke volumes about his compassionate heart.

Tyler is survived by his mother, Dina Huddleston; his father, Joseph Huddleston; his sister, Samantha (Kenneth) Baker; his niece, Giuliana Baker; his girlfriend, Aaliyah Guerrero, with whom he was lovingly expecting a child; his grandmother, Maria Murillo; his uncle; and a large, devoted circle of aunts and cousins who hold him dearly in their hearts. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Shirley "Mimi" Tolentino and Timothy Huddleston, who lovingly greeted him in Heaven with open arms.

To honor Tyler's vibrant life, a visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Max A. Sass & Sons Funeral and Cremation, Greenridge Chapel, in Greenfield, Wisconsin. A second visitation will take place on Thursday, May 21, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. at Saint Mary's Catholic Faith Community in Hales Corners, followed by a Mass at 11:30 a.m. at the same location.

Tyler Huddleston's journey was tragically cut short, leaving a void felt deeply by all who loved him. Yet his legacy — shaped by love, creativity, strength, and joy — will endure in the hearts of his family, his friends, and every person fortunate enough to have been touched by his light. In remembering Tyler, we hold close the warmth of his smile, forever cherishing the young man who taught us all to live boldly and love genuinely.