Mike H. Tuttle
1958 - 2020
Mike H. Tuttle
1958 - 2020
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Mike Tuttle Obituary
Mike H. Tuttle, 62, of Durant, IA, passed away Monday, September 28, 2020 at Genesis Medical Center East Campus in Davenport.
Mike was born in Cedar Rapids, IA on September 2, 1958 to Marlo and Kathryn (Berry) Tuttle.
Mike graduated from Durant High School in 1977. Mike married Penny L. Voelkers on June 10, 1978 in Durant, IA. He worked as an Electrician for Central City Electric in Durant for 29 years.
Mike was an avid Iowa Hawkeye fan. He loved golfing and ice fishing with his cousins, Ed and Rodney. He enjoyed listening to loud music.
A Celebration of Life gathering will be held on Saturday, October 3, 2020 from 1 PM to 3 PM at Bentley Funeral Home in Durant, IA. Masks and social distancing guidelines are recommended.
Mike is lovingly remembered by his wife, Penny; two daughters, Allison Tuttle of Muscatine and Sarah (Aaron) Ritter of Dahinda, IL; 8 grandchildren: Dylan, Presley, Issak, Benny, Aiden, Owen, Clay and Gracie; two sisters, Mary (Larry) Campbell of Muscatine and Amanda (Kevin) Bland of Durant; two brothers, Roger Tuttle of West Liberty and Jeff Tuttle of Marion, IA.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Andy Tuttle.
A memorial has been established.
Miss you always brother
Jeffrey Tuttle
September 22, 2023
David James
October 3, 2020
I had the pleasure of working with Mike in the late 80'a early 90's. He was a kind, generous soul. Loyal, hard working, smart. He loved to laugh and found humor in everyday situations. He would get a twinkle in his eye, and give you a sideways look of 'yeah, bullshi#!' if you were telling a story or giving him a hard time. He loved his family and friends. I am so sorry to learn of his passing. May the Lord shine his face upon him in Heaven.
Deana Cavin & family
October 2, 2020
Penny and Girls- we are so sorry for your sudden loss. He was a great guy, always smiling. We will always think of him fishing or golfing. He just liked to have fun and he loved his family. He will be missed.
Sherri Goans (Shoppa)
October 1, 2020
Wow! What do I say? Penny, and the rest of the Tuttle family, I'm so sorry to hear of Mike's passing. What a shock! Mike was a great guy who didn't have a mean bone in his body. He will be missed by all who knew him that is for sure. You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this time.
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NEAL BOCKWOLDT
October 1, 2020
Penny, My deepest sympathies to you and your family. You've had a blessed life together. Sincerely, Neal Bockwoldt
October 1, 2020
Ron Ranfeld
September 30, 2020
So sorry to hear of Mikes passing. Thoughts and prayers go out to the family. May God provide peace,comfort,strength and healing during this difficult time. I knew Mike through his profession as an electrician. What a tremendous friend. I know he will be missed tremendously at Central City Electric. What an asset to the company.
Terri Grunder
September 30, 2020
I’m so sorry for loss. He was a good man. My prayers go out to all his family and friends.
Rachel Petersen-Neilson
September 30, 2020
So sorry to hear of Mike's passing. Maybe gone from Durant area for quite a few years but always remember riding my bike by as a kid and your dad always making sure to wave and say Hey Petersen! My deepest condolences to you all.
Michelle
September 30, 2020
My sympathy and prayers to Mike’s family.
Michelle (Whitlock) Morgan
DHS Class of ‘77
Gene & Sue Otto
September 30, 2020
So very sorry to learn of Mikes’ passing. He was a good, hard working man & a friend who lived life. Gone way way to soon.
September 29, 2020
Allison
September 29, 2020
Thank you for the life you gave us. You were the best dad and grandpa. You were our world. The sun is definitely gonna shine a little dimmer. I love you forever!
You will be missed my brother!
Jeffrey Tuttle
September 29, 2020
Greg & Chris Reynolds
September 29, 2020
Pen, Allison, and Sarah, sending our deepest condolences to you. Mike was a very, very dear friend. Had a lot of good times with your entire family, Tammy & Ed!! Greg was reminiscing yesterday about the many 5:00 a.m. fishing adventures with Tuttle on the Cedar... especially when you, Pen, would send lunches with Mike for him and Greg. Greg mentioned to Tuttle that he didn't like mayonnaise and from then on, Mike always showed up with a sandwich with no mayo!! :) It's the small, kind things in life that we all remember the most and we are truly blessed with having great memories with you. Mike was a dear friend. We will miss him. Love, hugs and kisses to you!!
Teresa Keller
September 29, 2020
So sorry to hear of your loss.
Milo & Peg Paulsen
September 29, 2020
We are so sorry to hear of Mike's passing. He was such a nice guy, always a smile on his face. Your family will be in our prayers. He will be missed. RIP Mike.
Milo & Peg Paulsen
Steve and Sue Henderson
September 29, 2020
Penny, so sorry to hear of Mikes passing. Our Deepest sympathy to you and the girls...
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