Jack Tuttle Obituary (1928 - 2026)

It is with deep and heartfelt sorrow that we announce the passing of Jack Tuttle on January 27th, 2026. Jack was born on June 21st, 1928, in Moravia Iowa. After leaving the Air Force, Jack worked at the VA Hospital until he retired. Jack also owned his own business, Jack's Marine in Lovilia. It was the Air Force that sparked his loved of flying. Jack is survived by his daughters Jackie Tuttle (Rich Vincent), Diane (Steve) Knight and Kim (Mark) Lathen. Also surviving Jack is his special friend Ellen Madison. He is survived by his grandchildren Matt Burch, Mark Burch, Amy Graham, Anni (Pete) Basso, Alisha Curtis, Mandy Wangler, Aaron (Karla) Knight, Andy (Amy) Lathen and Randy (Katie) Lathen; his great-grandchildren Grayson Graham, Alizah Lathen, Morgan Burch, Ava Basso, Hannah Pickner, Grace Knight, Haylie Lathen, Luke Knight, Jaxon Lathen, Emerson Ray, Charlie Curtis, Irelynn Basso, Alex Wangler, Harper Lathen, Quinn Lathen, Nora Curtis, Isabelle Basso, Anthony Jack Wangler and niece Joyce (Dan) Ducommun. He was preceded in death by his wife Deannie Tuttle and his parents, Ralph and Edna Tuttle. And Sister June Harden. We invite you to leave your memories on the memorial page. As we mourn his loss, let us also celebrate his life and the ways in which he touched all of our hearts. A celebration of life will be planned for later this spring.