Tyler Fretland, 32, of Burnsville, MN formerly of Williston, ND, passed away Saturday, October 1, 2022 due to injuries sustained in an airplane accident outside of Hermantown, MN.

Tyler James Fretland was born to Tom and Bonnie Fretland on June 7, 1990 in Williston, ND. Tyler was joined by his little sister Brianna 2 years later and from that moment they became best friends.

At a young age Tyler showed interest in flying and had talked about joining the Air Force so he could fly for a living. He later started working a job at the airport where his love for airplanes grew stronger. He moved to the Twin Cities to work for Delta and after a few years decided he was ready to jump into the cockpit and make his dream a reality. For the last 3 years Tyler has worked relentlessly to advance his knowledge in flying and ultimately wanted to be a pilot for Delta.

Along with Tyler’s love of flying, he had a great sense of adventure. He loved to travel anywhere he could even if it was last minute. He enjoyed trips to Amsterdam, Thailand, Panama, Puerto Rico, and numerous locations in the US. He loved spending time outdoors during the summer and would go kayaking and hiking any chance he could.

Tyler had a heart full of love and stayed in touch with many members of his family and friends from all walks of life. He had the ability to put a smile on anyone’s face by his jokes or his silly faces. The moments Tyler shared with every person he met was cherished by him and will continue to be cherished by all.

Tyler is survived by his parents, Tom and Bonnie (Slaamot) Fretland; sister, Brianna Fretland; grandma, Ruth Slaamot; godmother, LaVonna Skogberg; goddaughter; Elayna and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Tyler was preceded in death by his grandparents, Duane and Delcina Fretland; grandpa, Martin Slaamot; uncle, Tony Slaamot; and godfather, Dan Neubauer.