Merle S. Tuttle, 77, Salina
SALINA – Merle S. Tuttle, 77, Salina, KS, formerly of Beloit, passed away at Salina Regional Health Center on Thursday, March 3, 2022. Merle was proceeded in death by his father Donald S. Tuttle and Mother Vera W. Tuttle. Merle is survived by his wife of 57 years, Kathyrn A. Tuttle of Salina, brother D. Eugene Tuttle of Lucas, Kansas, daughter Lisa L. Goodwin and son-in-law Shane Goodwin of Winfield, Kansas, daughter Janelle D. Boyle and son-in-law Mark Boyle of Salina, Kansas, son Rex A. Tuttle and daughter-in-law Becky Tuttle of Wichita, Kansas, granddaughter Ashley Anne Stephens of Brookville, Kansas, grandson Grant Goodwin of Salina, Kansas, granddaughter Aurora Badger of Union, Missouri, granddaughter Sydney Goodwin of Manhattan, Kansas, granddaughter ,Addison Whitlock of Salina, Kansas, and granddaughter Becca Tuttle of Wichita, Kansas.
Merle Sidney Tuttle was born to Donald S. Tuttle and Vera W. Tuttle on Christmas day December 25, 1944, in Lucas, Kansas. Merle was a lively young boy who enjoyed his adventures with his big brother Gene and directly contributing to the success of his father Don's farm through hard work and dedication. He also enjoyed helping his mother Vera with various tasks around the home, tending to the chickens, milking cattle, and keeping up with the garden. Merle was active in all sports including baseball, football, and track. He graduated from Hunter High School and went on to attend Brown Mackie college in Salina where he met the love of his life Kathy Sweany.Merle and Kathy were married in Manhattan, Kansas on July 26, 1964. They established their first home together in Lindsborg, Kansas, where Merle worked at the local lumber yard. On November 19, 1965, Merle enlisted in the Army National Guard and honorably served his country through November 18, 1971. Upon his honorable discharge,
Merle and Kathy established a home in Beloit, Kansas. During their time in Beloit, Merle and Kathy welcomed their beloved children Lisa, Janelle, and Rex into the world. Merle was the manager of the lumber yard in Beloit during their whole time there. He was an avid bowler, and the entire family enjoyed many weekends at Glen Elder Lake as well as numerous family vacations around the country.From Beloit, Merle and Kathy moved their family to Eureka, Kansas where Merle was also the manager over the lumber yard in the town. After a couple of years, Merle and Kathy then moved their family to Pretty Prairie, Kansas where he again managed the lumber yard. During their time in Pretty Prairie, the family was very active in 4-H and made a lot of wonderful memories with their children while showing livestock at the county and state fairs in Hutchinson, Kansas. From Pretty Prairie, Merle and Kathy made their move to Salina, Kansas where they finished raising their family. Merle worked for Louisiana Pacific as materials buyer and then held various other positions primarily associated with the building materials industries. As Merle and Kathy approved their retirement years, they were blessed with 6 beautiful grandchildren, and they relished their births and spending many memorable years watching them grow into adulthood.
Merle was a very kind, sincere, caring, and loving man. He loved his family with all his being and was always very interested in all their lives and experiences. The world was truly blessed by Merle's presence. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him!
Funeral services will be held at the Methodist Church in Hunter, KS on Tues March 8th @ 11:00 am.
In lieu of flowers please send memorials to Rentschler Family Mortuaries Lucas Chapel, 111 S Fairview Ave. #248, Lucas, KS 67648. www.rfmortuaries.com