Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
BORN
1944
DIED
2024
FUNERAL HOME
Edwin Tuttle Obituary
GARRETT - Edwin Arthur Tuttle Sr., age 80, of Garrett, Indiana, passed away on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Ed was born on Aug. 14, 1944, in Garrett, Indiana, to Merritt A. and Mary Rose (Whittecar) Tuttle.
He married Billie Jo Coyer on Sept. 28, 1968, in Kendallville, Indiana, and she survives in Garrett.
Ed was a United States Army veteran, serving during the Vietnam Era. He was a millwright at Dana/Eaton Corporation for 42 years, retiring in 2006.
Ed was a member of the Dana Diamonds Gospel Quartet for many years. Ed was proud to be a lifelong Garrett resident who didn't know a stranger. He enjoyed working outside and ensuring that his lawn was beautifully manicured and enjoyed handing out ice cream and cookies to all the neighborhood children. Ultimately, his grandsons were his world and he was proud of each one of them.
Ed is survived by his wife, Billie Jo Tuttle, of Garrett, Indiana; son, Edwin Tuttle Jr., of North Augusta, South Carolina; daughter, Emily R. (Steve) McClain, of Gainsville, Florida; grandsons, Austin McClain, Blake McClain, Merritt Tuttle, Kendell Tuttle and Hayden Tuttle; sister, Sue Ann (Jim) Marker, of Fort Wayne, Indiana; and brother in-law, Charles Coleman, of Garrett, Indiana.
Ed was preceded in death by his parents, Merritt A. and Mary Rose Tuttle; and his sister, Cheryl Coleman.
A gathering of friends and family will take place from noon to 1 p.m., on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Thomas Funeral Home, 1277 C.R. 56, Garrett, Indiana.
A Celebration of Life service will take place at 1 p.m., on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Thomas Funeral Home, with Edwin Tuttle Jr., officiating.
Burial will follow at Christian Union Cemetery, Garrett, Indiana.
Memorials are to the American Cancer Society or Garrett High School Athletic Department.
Arrangements by Thomas Funeral Home, 1277 C.R. 56, 1302 Capital Court, Garrett, IN 46738.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Edwin Tuttle
Sponsored by Thomas Funeral Home - Garrett.
3 Entries
Vicky Kugler Temple
October 11, 2024
My thoughts and prayers are with you all
Sgt Jeff McBride
October 10, 2024
A friend A neighbor
Will be missed.
Jim Friend
October 10, 2024
My condolences to the family as this is a sad day. I worked with Ed for many years, and every day he was upbeat and always , always had a positive attitude. Even during hard times when we both had to do factory jobs we didn't like until the economy picked back up, he was positive, never complaining. He changed the batteries of electric forklifts as part of his duties and in that five minutes, we always had a laugh about something. I will continue to have fine memories of Ed Tuttle.
Showing 1 - 3 of 3 results
Make a Donation
in Edwin Tuttle's name
Please consider a donation as requested by the family.
Memorial Events
for Edwin Tuttle
Oct
12
Memorial Gathering
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Thomas Funeral Home - Garrett1277 C.R. 56, Garrett, IN 46738
Oct
12
How to support Edwin's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Edwin Tuttle's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
