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1946
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2014
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RICHARD TUTTLE Obituary
He was born on May 16, 1946, in Sandwich, the son of Frank and Roberta (Simpson) Tuttle.
Mr. Tuttle was employed for 37 years by Caterpillar, Inc., in Aurora. He was a member of both the Aurora Moose and the U.A.W. Richard was a loving father, grandfather, brother and uncle who will be deeply missed by his family and friends.
Richard is survived by his children, Anthony (Ginger) Tuttle of Steward, Christopher (Jaime) Tuttle of Yorkville and Ginger (Joel) Fox of Malta; seven grandchildren, Trevor Fox, Morgan Tuttle, Delia Fox, Riley Tuttle, Sophie Fox, Emily Tuttle and Hayden Fox; sister, Lois Wells of Earlville; several nieces and nephews; as well as the mother of his children, Linda Helin of DeKalb.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Roberta Tuttle and his daughter, Michelle Tuttle in infancy.
A funeral service will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 5, at Nash-Nelson Funeral Home, 1001 E. Garfield St., in Waterman. Private interment will take place at a later date at Precinct Cemetery in Earlville. Friends can visit from 4 p.m. Wednesday until the hour of service at Nash-Nelson Funeral Home in Waterman.
Arrangements by Nelson Funeral Homes & Crematory. For information, visit www.NelsonFuneralHomes.com or call 815-264-3362.
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March 9, 2014
I was so sorry to hear about your Dad, and upset that I found out too late to be there for you, Ginger. Please know that I'm thinking of you and Joel, and wish you peace in this trying time. Les Smith.
March 7, 2014
Tony, Ginger and Morgan, we are so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers for strength and peace. ~Jay & Nikki Meuser
March 6, 2014
So sorry to hear your loss I will keep your family in prayers from and old neighbor in Rollo. Linda Ferguson Long
March 5, 2014
Our prayers and thoughts are with the whole Tuttle family through your loss of your loved one. We only met your Dad a time or two when Joel,Ginger and also Tony and Ginger lived across the street on Market. So sorry to hear that he has passed. May you hold onto all of the memories and may he RIP. Keith and Jan Rebhorn
Neva Jo (Wolf) Sheahan
March 5, 2014
Played with Richard as a child when I was at my Aunt Helen and Uncle Bill Zerkel's house. My prayers are with Richard and his family.
March 5, 2014
My deepest condolences to all of you.
Abby Tanner
Kelly Pawson
March 5, 2014
My condolences goes out to the Tuttle family. Sending prayers for peace to get you through this great loss.
March 4, 2014
To Richard's family, Richard was a great person and will always be remember by all the Simpson cousin, including me..Janet
March 4, 2014
We are sorry for the loss of your dad. You & your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May God give you peace and comfort during these difficult days ahead. We love you
The Swanson Family
March 4, 2014
So very sorry for your loss. Keeping you and your family in my prayers Ginger.
Janet Hyser-Harrell
Jeri Clark
March 4, 2014
So sorry for your loss!! My thoughts and prayers are with your family!!
Jen Kellen
March 4, 2014
You're entire family is in our thoughts and prayers. I'm so sorry for your loss.
linda barracca
March 4, 2014
he was a very good man he will be missed from linda,julius,michelle,jojo
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