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Trace Tutwiler Obituary

Trace Tutwiler, 59, of Fort Wayne, passed away on September 25, 2023, He worked in logistics with HVAC companies. Trace was a member and secretary of the Holy Name Society at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, New Haven. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with family and friends. Trace is survived by his wife, Michele Tutwiler, children Tanner Tutwiler, Natasha (John) Warrick and Justin (Melissa) Pickworth, parents, Robert and Bonda Tutwiler, 4 grandchildren, and many close cousins.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11am Tuesday October 3, 2023 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 943 Powers St., New Haven, IN with calling 1 hour prior. Calling also Monday October 2, 2023 from 5-8 pm at Divine Mercy Funeral Home, 3500 Lake Ave., Fort Wayne, with the Rosary at 8 pm. Burial will be in St. John Catholic Cemetery, New Haven, IN. Memorial contributions may be made to Ducks Unlimited or St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, New Haven, IN. To sign the online guest book, go to www.divinemercyfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Sep. 30, 2023.

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Sue Malott-Houser

October 7, 2023

Michele, I am so very sorry for your loss! Sending prayers and love to you and your family! Stay strong in your faith! Love you always, Sue Malott-Houser

kev hapner

October 2, 2023

so sorry to see he passed at such a young age..to his family and friends may the good Lord console you...RIP Trace...kev hapner, fellow parishioner

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Abby Wilder

September 28, 2023

I worked with Trace at the Diocese and he was always at the ready to help when I needed him. I am so sorry to hear of this loss. My prayers are with his family and friends. I love the obituary photo, looks like that was a very good day

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