Johnson County Sheriff’s, Indiana • Line of Duty Death: August 1, 2023
Deputy Timothy Guyer of the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office in Indiana suffered a heart attack after completing mandatory physical training at the 230th Basic Course of the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy. He was in his 13th week of a 15 week course when he was found in his dorm, unresponsive. Despite life-saving measures, he was unable to be revived. He had been sworn in as a Deputy on December 1, 2022 and passed on August 1, 2023 at the age of 49.
Guyer was born at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, to James and Kathleen Guyer. He had two brothers, Todd and Steven. His parents died when he was young, which made him determined to spend as much time with his children as possible. Guyer was a 1992 graduate of John Adams High School in South Bend, Indiana, and a 1995 graduate of Vincennes University.
Guyer married his wife, Carri, in 1996 and they went on to have four children: Kalyn, Lauren, Elijah, and Matalyn. They made their home in Trafalgar, Indiana. He was a faithful family man and devoted much of his time to coaching. He served four years as the Indian Creek Wrestling Club President and volunteered for many years as a wrestling coach and baseball coach. Guyer was the assistant baseball coach at Indian Creek High School and the assistant football coach at Indian Creek Middle School. He positively impacted many children and athletes through his calming, disciplined demeanor. He lived his life with faith and family, first and foremost.
Guyer worked for 27 years in the construction industry. He co-owned BC Construction for 17 years and was the building inspector for the towns of New Whiteland, Trafalgar and Morgantown. Guyer entered the Police Academy to fulfill his calling to help others and to make a difference in his community. He was well respected and loved by all.
Deputy Timothy Guyer is survived by his loving wife, Carri, his children, Kalyn, Lauren, Elijah and Matalyn, his brothers, Todd and Steven, his paternal grandmother, Betty Guyer, who passed away a year later, and many cherished family members and friends.
The Tunnel to Towers Foundation has paid off the mortgage of the Guyer family home through the Fallen First Responder Home Program.