Tyler Andrew Bodenhamer, 32, of Lawrence, KS, passed away on the morning of October 28th, 2025. Tyler was born in Wichita, KS, on April 20th, 1993 to Tiffany Hoffman Bodenhamer, and was adopted at age five by Darin Bodenhamer. He graduated from Washburn Rural High School in 2011, and continued on to receive his A+ Certification from Washburn Tech.
Tyler was married to the love of his life, Samantha Gantz, on September 24th, 2021. They were married for four years.
Tyler worked in the field of Computer Science for several years. He enjoyed building Lego, playing video games, Dungeons & Dragons, and reading science fiction novels. His favorite activities were spending time at home with his wife and their two pets, and playing board games with his family.
Tyler is survived by his wife, Samantha Bodenhamer; his parents, Tiffany and Darin Bodenhamer; sisters and brother-in-law, Katie and Christian Roberts, and Emily Bodenhamer; niece and nephew August and Vienna Roberts; aunt and uncle Jennifer and Phil McCrory; paternal grandparents, Richard and Ellene Bodenhamer; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Rich and Ruth Gantz. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Irvin and Patricia Hoffman.
Funeral services will be scheduled at a later date.
Tyler was my best friend while I was at Washburn Tech and I’d have played a role in his wedding had my Mother not fallen ill. Video games, D&D, getting way too far ahead in our assignments and debating philosophy with Tyler are among my greatest memories. We hadn’t spoken in a couple years, but hearing that I can’t now was still devastating. You will be missed man.
Emily, I’m sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. I pray you & your family will be comforted by the memories of Tyler. And you will be comforted through the love & With the love and support of family and friends