BRAINERD, Minn. – Tyler Timothy Magnan, 21, of rural Brainerd, died Sunday, Dec. 10, at St. Joseph’s Medical Center after an accident on Round Lake.

He was born Sept. 10, 1985, in Lewiston, to Tim and Monique (Roy) Magnan. He moved with his family to the Brainerd area in 1987. He graduated from Brainerd High School in 2004, and, most recently, had worked for Lind Construction.

He was very proud of his accomplishments. He lived life to the fullest, enjoying many outdoor activities. Fishing was his passion, and he especially enjoyed teaching others to fish. He volunteered at Camp Confidence in the “Fishing Has No Boundaries” program as well as in other programs, taking children and disabled individuals fishing. Although his life was short, he made a lasting impression. He will be so greatly missed by those who knew and loved him.

He is survived by his parents, Tim and Monique Magnan of Brainerd, Minn.; his sister, Kayla Magnan, at home; his fiancée, Beth Burgwald of Crosby, Minn.; his grandfather, George Magnan of Brainerd, Minn.; his godmother, Jo-Anne Roy, North Carolina; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

He was predeceased by his paternal grandmother, Marlene Magnan; and his maternal grandparents, Leo Roy and Rita Roy.