Eldon D. Tuttle, 73, of La Porte, Indiana passed away peacefully at home after a battle with cancer on Wednesday, June 3, 2020.

 

Eldon was born April 25, 1947, in South Bend, Indiana to Howard and Zella (Eagle) Tuttle.

On January 31, 1975, Eldon married Louise Picatto who survives.

Eldon retired in 2008 from New York Blower after 38 years of service where he was a machinist.  He served his country in the United States Army and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

 

Eldon is survived by his wife, Louise; a daughter, Ann (Jason) Higley of Walkerton, Indiana; a son, Jason (Hollie) Tuttle of La Porte, Indiana; five grandchildren, Jake and Lizzie Tuttle, Keeley, Taylor, and Logan Higley; a sister, Lee Ann Frost of La Porte, Indiana; and numerous nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents.

 

Visitation will be from 9-11 a.m. Friday, June 5, 2020, at Frank L. Keszei Funeral Home, Essling Chapel, 1117 Indiana Avenue, La Porte, Indiana.  A funeral service will follow the visitation at 11 a.m. with Deacon Chris Hawkins officiating.  Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery, Walkerton, Indiana.  Please observe social distancing while attending services. 

 

Memorial contributions may be made to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Donor Services, PO Box 98018, Washington DC 20090-8018.

 

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