Elmer W TUTTLE

10 OCT 1937 - 4 AUG 2020

• BIRTH: 10 OCT 1937, South Bend, St Joseph, IN
• DEATH: 4 AUG 2020, Indianapolis, Marion, IN

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[N25125] Elmer W. Tuttle
Oct. 10, 1937 - August 4, 2020

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - Elmer W. Tuttle, 82, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2020. Elmer was born October 10, 1937 in South Bend to the late Aaron and Goldie (Smaltz) Tuttle. Elmer married Diana Kolesiak of South Bend on November 26, 1960. She preceded him in death January 16, 2007. Left to cherish the memory of Elmer are his children, Glenn Tuttle of Germantown, MD, Kimberly (Curtis) Brugh of Indianapolis, IN, and Shelley (Tim) Riley of South Bend, IN; grandchildren, Brian (Sarah) Cuskaden, Kelley Cuskaden, Cory (Lauren) Cuskaden, Zac (Brenna) Cook, Alexis Riley, and Nicholas Riley; six great-grandchildren; brother, Eugene (Nancy) Tuttle; and sister, Patricia (Randy) Pleake. Elmer honorably served his country in the United States Marine Corps. He retired from the Bendix Corporation after 32 years. Elmer enjoyed golfing, classic cars, and the casino. He was a selfless man who always prioritized his family's needs over his own. Elmer was a man of great character and will be dearly missed. The family would like to thank Fresenius Kidney Care for the great care that they provided during Elmer's courageous battle with kidney disease. There will be Military graveside services TODAY, Saturday, August 8 at 10:00am, at St. Joseph Cemetery, South Bend. ST. JOSEPH FUNERAL HOME, 824 S. Mayflower Rd. is assisting the family. Memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project. Condolences for the family may be made at www.sjfh.net. Published in South Bend Tribune on Aug. 8, 2020.