Tyler James Ratza, age 22 of Harrison Township, passed away Monday morning. He was born April 17, 1994 to James and Renee (Tonkoshkur) Ratza in Grosse Pointe, Michigan.

Tyler was a hi-lo driver at Utica Rent-All, Utica and Complete Prototype Service, Fraser. He enjoyed driving fast boats.

Surviving are his parents, James (Linda) Ratza and Renee Ratza; grandparents, Kathryn Shobe, Donald Ratza, Phyllis Tonkoshkur; aunts, Mary (Dwayne) Jackson and Janet (James) Nierzwick; uncles, Curt (Kim) Tonkoshkur and Tracy Tonkoshkur, and many cousins. Tyler was predeceased by grandparents, William Shobe, Jean Ratza and John Tonkoshkur.

Visiting hours are 3 - 9 p.m., Thursday, April 6, 2017 at Will and Schwarzkoff Funeral Home, 233 Northbound Gratiot, Mount Clemens.

Funeral service will be held at Noon (in state 11:00 a.m.) Friday at Renaissance Unity Interfaith Spiritual Fellowship, 11200 East 11 Mile, Warren, MI 48089.

Visitors are strongly encouraged to make donations to Kyle's House or to the family.