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The Grand Rapids Press (MI)
July 9, 2014Jean Constance Porter died in the early morning of July 2, 2014, in Grand Rapids, MI. She was born on September 13, 1920.
She and her sister, Jackie Preston were cared for by their loving parents, John Oliver Bogardus and Augusta Gertrude Bogardus.
She is survived by her children, Gerri Goulet and son-in-law, Lee Goulet, Jack Porter and his wife, Marcia, Dee Anne Brandeau, Kicki Olofsson Larsson and her husband, Arne Larsson. Her many nieces and nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren will remember her as fun and creative woman including: Heath Moerland, Rebecca Mahay, Melissa Hall, Barbara Porter, Susan Skoog, Linda Crosby, Shelley Skinner, Asa Anderson, Jonas Ericson, Pontus Olofsson Larsson, Max Larsson, Alvin Anderson and Alice Anderson. One of her greatest joys was entertaining children as "Opsie The Clown." She brought joy to many and was an inspiration to all on how to grow old with grace, courage and humor. She was a pleasure to know. A warm and generous spirit. She was a strong and independent woman long before it was fashionable and passed that on to her wonderful daughters. She had long pure white hair she would wear in braids. She smuggled vegetables into cookies to keep the kids healthy. She had beautiful gardens and fed the squirrels. She was always smiling and had a soft warm voice. And, she walked and walked and walked. It was her meditation and something she was determined to do even in the last hours of her life. She loved to play the piano. "You can be anything, just be happy." "A musician must play music and an artist must paint to be happy." "I am not afraid to die. I think it will be a wonderful and exciting adventure!"
South Hill Enterprise (VA)
February 24, 2020Mrs. Jacquelyn Heath "Jackie" Preston, age 98, of Bracey, VA and formerly of Leland, North Carolina, died on Friday February 14, 2020.
She was a retired medical registrar for the Institute of Pathology, a member of Beta Sigma Phi international social sorority and the widow of Lt. Col. Robert J. Preston.
Mrs. Preston is survived by her daughter, Mary Preston and her husband Steve Tregoning of Bracey; her three sons: Bob Preston and his wife Lyn of Leland, NC, David Preston of Kansas City, MO and Paul Preston and his wife Api of Lake Oswego, OR; her ten grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; two nieces and one nephew.
Mrs. Preston was preceded in death by her son, John G. Preston; her granddaughter, Lindsey Preston and her sister, Jean Porter.
Grand Rapids Press
March 25, 2007Dorothy Daisy Danley, aged 91, of Grand Rapids, went Home to be with her Lord on March 23, 2007.
She was a long time member of Wealthy Park Baptist Church.
Dorothy was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great-great grandmother.
Survivors include her children, Barbara Rolfe, Jack (Geraldine) Danley, Tim (Judi) Danley; 12 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren, and her sister, Elaine (John) Veenstra.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon Danley, daughter Patricia Imhoff, grandchildren, Mark and Brian Imhoff and brother in law, George Rolfe.
The Grand Rapids Press (MI)
May 7, 2011LUTKE - Jay Lutke, passed away on his 93rd birthday, May 4, 2011 and is now in the presence of his Savior.
He was preceded in death by his first wife of 62 years, Ruth Lutke and his sister, Jean Holmes.
He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Margaret Ann (Dewey); children, Joanne (David) Wright, Marilyn (Art) Ripperda-Emery, Jan (Larry) Vergouwe, Marcia (Jim) DePree, Thomas (Joni) Lutke, Thomas (Mary) Dewey, Luanne (John) Noel; 19 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren; sisters, Agnes Boeske, Margaret Jannenga, Doris Linscott, Ruth Palma; Elaine Veenstra and Lloyd Fuller.
The Grand Rapids Press (MI)
June 24, 2018Elaine Mae (DeHoog) Veenstra, age 92, was received peacefully into the loving arms of Jesus on Tuesday, June 19, 2018.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, John; and grandson, Kyle Ritsema.
Elaine was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who treasured her family. She had a special gift for conversation and unselfishly gave of her time to others. Throughout her life, she was a woman of strong faith, perseverance and love for her Lord. She blessed others with her talents of embroidery and coloring pages which brought her great joy.
She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Jim and Jeri Veenstra, Kathy and Denny Aalderink, Ken and Deb Veenstra; 16 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Evelyn Veenstra; several nieces, nephews and dear friends, many from Cottonwood Church.
The Grand Rapids Press (MI)
August 9, 2009VEENSTRA - John Veenstra, age 82, of Jenison, was unexpectedly called home on Friday, August 7, 2009, while surrounded by his family.
He was preceded in death by his grandson, Kyle Ritsema; three brothers; and two sisters.
John had a kind and gentle spirit with a special love and compassion for others. He proudly served his country in the US Marines during WWII.
He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 60 years, Elaine Veenstra; his children, Jim and Jeri Veenstra of TN, Kathy and Denny Alderink of Hamilton, Ken and Deb Veenstra of Jenison; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; his twin brother, Louie and Barb Veenstra; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Audrey Veenstra, Evelyn Veenstra, Jay Lutke; and several nieces and nephews.
Sullivan and Son Funeral Directors
Edward "Ed", Bartkowski age 97, July 24, 2015.
Beloved husband of the late Betty of 60 years. Loving father of Patricia and Marilyn (John). Grandfather of Christopher and John Edward. Brother of Zig.
Predeceased by his parents, Benjaminn and Anna; Siblings, Joe, Cass, Helen, Jay, and Willis.
Proud Veteran of the United States Army serving during WWII.
Muskegon Chronicle
December 29, 2013Mildred D. Jirschele, age 91, went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 27, 2013. Mildred was born in Grand Rapids, MI., on August 31, 1922 to parents Charles and Elsie (Watson) Hascher.
She was a long time member at Sacred Heart Church. Mildred enjoyed walking, taking photos, and bus trips. She was a real people person and loved to travel around the United States. She retired from JC Penney after 21 years.
Mildred is survived by her daughter, Barbara Vargo; brother-in-law, Eddie Barkowski; sister-in-law, Linnae Hascher; nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jay Jirschele; brothers: Charles Hascher Jr, Robert Hascher; sister, Betty Barkowski; son-in-law, Andrew Vargo.
Muskegon Chronicle
November 24, 2011Muskegon - Jay J. Jirschele was born to the late Louis and Helen (Fosshage) Jirschele on May 26, 1927 and went home to be with the Lord on November 22, 2011.
Jay is survived by his wife, Mildred (Hascher) Jirschele; daughter, Barbara Vargo; several nieces and nephews; sister, Janice (Jack) Langan.
Jay was preceded in death by a brother, Enos; and a son in law, Andrew Vargo.
Jay was a veteran of the United States Army and was retired from Bastian Blessing in Grand Haven. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, baking, and woodworking.
Muskegon Chronicle
June 17, 2020Hascher, Linnae M. - She was born on April 1, 1936 to Lyle and Linnea (Nelson) Latten in Manistee, MI.
Linnae was a faithful servant of her Lord and Savior and was a long-time member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
On August 20, 1955 she married Robert C. Hascher at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Muskegon, MI. Together they raised three beautiful daughters and enjoyed traveling, boating, car shows and being with family. Robert preceded her in death on June 21,1986. Linnae worked in medical billing until her retirement in 2008. After retirement, she was active in the lives of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren attending sport and school events. Linnae had a quiet strength and selfless loving heart. She will be greatly missed.
She is survived by her 2 children, Victoria (Jeffrey) Falzone and Michelle "Shelly" Austin; 7 grandchildren, Stacey (Tom), Deanna, Jesse Jr., Alicia (Jason), Nenna (Karl), Bradley and Kayla; 9 great-grandchildren; son-in-law, Thomas Foupht and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Cynthia "Cindy" Foupht; grandson, Robert John; son-in-law, Jesse Sr and 2 half-sisters, Bev and Arlene.
The Grand Rapids Press (MI)
January 12, 2005OBETTS - Mr. Richard Watson Obetts, aged 79, of Grand Rapids, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 11, 2005.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary C. Obetts.
Surviving are his children, Thomas and Cindy Obetts, Kathleen and Gregory Robrahn, Timothy Obetts, John and Candace Obetts, Richard J. Obetts; 12 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; his brothers, Phil and Jackie Obetts, Ray Obetts; sister, Rita and Jim Paas; sisters-in-law, Arlene Obetts, and Barbara Obetts; brother-in-law, Richard Geiger; many nieces and nephews.
Richard had retired from Mich Con after 38 years of service, he served with the U.S. Army in the 29th Division during World War II, and was a lifelong member of St. Jude Catholic Church.
Grand Rapids Press
July 23, 2022Barbara Jean Obetts (Geiger), age 91, of Comstock Park, peacefully joined her Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 21, 2022 surrounded by her family.
She was born to a very musical family and was raised going to Assumption Church her whole life long. Her faith was very important as she raised her family with the love and support of her husband, Carl. Before he passed away, their family loved traveling, picnicking, and playing cards together. She worked many years as a bank teller. Most of all, she loved Jesus and her daily prayer life with Him.
Barbaba was preceded in death by her husband, Carl; son, Joseph Obetts; sister, Mary Catherine and brother, Dick.
She will be lovingly remembered by her daughters: Deborah (Charles) Pomarius, Karen (Don) Baker, Nancy (Bill) Falkowski, Theresa (Bob) Smith; daughter-in-law, Nancy Obetts; 17 grandchildren; 21.5 great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; best friend, Maxine Scott.
The Grand Rapids Press (MI)
December 20, 2022Obetts, Jacqueline 4/7/1930 - 12/19/2022
Jacqueline Lenore Obetts, age 92, of Comstock Park, entered into eternal rest on Monday, December 19, 2022 after a long battle with dementia.
Jacqueline was preceded in death by her parents, Stanley (Grace Vander Mate) Levondoski; brother James Levondoski; sisters, Ila Mae Levondoski, Patricia (John) Van Ess, Geri (Tom) Kowalczyk; father and mother-in-law, Ernest and Helen Obetts; brothers and sisters-in-law, Rich (Mary) Obetts, Carl (Barbara) Obetts, Ray (Char) Obetts, Rita (Jim) Paas, Edward Obetts and Helen Louise Obetts; and son-in-law, James K. Weber.
Jackie is survived by the love of her life of 72 years, Philip Obetts; sister-in-law, Arlene Obetts; sisters, Fran (Don) Bajema, Virginia (Rolland) DeWinter; children, Phil Obetts Jr., Suzanne Weber, Micheal (Kim) Obetts and Loretta (Dennis) Warner; eleven grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; and twenty-seven great-grandchildren.
Jackie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She loved cooking, camping, sewing and time with her beloved family. She also loved her nightly whiskey and water drink. Jackie was a cancer survivor of multiple types before the onset of dementia.
The Grand Rapids Press (MI)
May 14, 2020Paas, Rita 9/7/1931 - 5/14/2020
Comstock ParkRita Elizabeth Paas (Obetts), age 88, entered into eternal rest due to complications of COVID-19 on Thursday, May 14, 2020.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Helen Obetts; grandson, Michael Bevins Jr.; siblings, Richard (Mary) Obetts, Carl Obetts, Ray (Char) Obetts, Ed Obetts and Helen Louise Obetts; and brother-in-law, Ed (Lois) Paas.
Rita is survived by her husband of 67 years, James N. Paas Sr.; her children, Jeanne (Michael) Bevins, Beth (Larry) Annable, James Jr. (Valerie) Paas, Julie Paas (Gary Vachon), Denise (Mark) Curtis, Mary (Ron) DeRade and Daniel (Jennifer) Paas; grandchildren, Abby (Matt) Pepper, Nicholas (Jill) Annable, Karl Annable, Tracy (Andy) Huizinga, Jennifer (Joe) Petack, Emily (Matt) Karas, Sarah Huber, Eric (Justine) Curtis; Andrew (Merrian) Curtis, Kelsey Curtis, James (Kara) DeRade, Hillary (Brandon) Zahrt, Daniel Paas, and Elizabeth Paas; great-grandchildren, Corwin Pepper, Jacob Pepper, Katharine Pepper, Wyatt Pepper, Lauren Annable, Bradley Annable, Peyton Petack, Reese Petack, Owen Petack, Kennedy Karas, Giuliana Curtis, Anthony Curtis, Aidan Curtis, Annie DeRade and Collins Zahrt; brother, Phil (Jackie) Obetts; in-laws, Barbara Obetts, Arlene Obetts, Nick (Gloria) Paas and Barb (Larry) Rector; many nieces and nephews.
Rita is a graduate of the Comstock Park High School Class of 1949 and a longtime member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church. She was an avid reader and never missed Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy, and Lawrence Welk. Rita enjoyed knitting and loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Grand Rapids Press
April 21, 2016Raymond Eugene Obetts, age 82, passed peacefully on April 20, 2016. He was born on October 27, 1933.
He is survived by his children Kelli (Marc) Gierz, Patrick (Debra) Obetts, Michelle (Michael) Fields, and Angela (Richard) Nelson; his ten grandchildren Danielle (Jake) Gierz DeVries, Andrew Gierz, Brittany Obetts, Joshua Nelson, Kaliegh Fields, McKenzie Obetts, Kassi Nelson, Robert (Nikki Ledger) Obetts, Ryan Fields, Wesley Obetts; and soon to be first great granddaughter, Charlee. He also leaves behind sister Rita (James Sr.) Paas; brother Phil (Jackie) Obetts; brothers-in-law Ricky (Paula) Riordan, Terry (Eldine) Riordan, Jack (Janet) Riordan, Greg Hardin; sisters-in-law Barbara Obetts, Arlene Obetts, Kitty Carlson, Rose Riordan, Barbara (Bill) Fischer, and many, many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, and a lot of wonderful friends.
He was proceeded in death by the love of his life Mary (Char) Charlene Riordan Obetts; his brothers Carl, Rich, and Ed; sister Louise; brothers-in-law Joe Riordan, Chuck Riordan, James Riordan; sisters-in-law Mary Obetts, Ann Riordan, Patty Hardin, Sharon Riordan; niece Kathy Robrahn; and nephews Joe Obetts and Jason Riordan.
A Navy veteran, Ray retired from the US Postal Service and was an accomplished golfer who loved to "take a ride" to the casino, fish, garden, bake, make pickles, and play games and cards with friends and family. He was a founding member at Holy Redeemer Church, a great husband, dad, grandpa, brother, and friend. He was loved by many and will be missed by all.
Grand Rapids Press
December 5, 2002Mary Charlene Obetts, aged 65, of Jenison, went to be with her Lord December 4, 2002.
Char was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, James Riordan; one sister, Anne Riordan; two brothers-in-law, Carl and Edward Obetts; two sisters-in-law, Helen and Mary Obetts.
She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Raymond; children, Kelli (Marc) Gierz, Pat (Deb) Obetts, Michelle (Michael) Fields, Angela (Rick) Nelson; grandchildren, Danielle and Andy Gierz, Brittany, McKie, Bobby, and Wesley Obetts, Kalieghy and Ryan Fields, Joshua and Kassi-Jo Nelson. Also surviving are five brothers, Joe (Sharon) Riordan, Terry (Eldine) Riordan, Jack (Janet) Riordan, Chuck (Rose) Riordan, and Rick (Paula) Riordan; three sisters, Kathleen (Wayne) Carlson, Barb (Bill) Fischer, Pat (Greg) Hardin; three sisters-in-law, Barbara Obetts, Rita (Jim) Paas, Arlene Obetts; two brothers-in-law, Richard Obetts, Phillip (Jackie) Obetts; 56 nieces and nephews; many great-nieces and nephews; and many wonderful friends.
The Grand Rapids Press (MI)
November 30, 2012Erwin J. Haaksma, age 91, passed from this life into the loving arms of his Lord with family at his side on November 29, 2012.
He was a decorated WWII veteran serving in the Army in the Philippines. He worked for Herpolsheimer's Department Store, retiring in 1986. In retirement, he enjoyed working in landscaping with DeHamer Bros. Landscaping, fishing with his grandchildren, and was a sports enthusiast, especially rooting for his favorite team, the Detroit Tigers.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jacob and Elizabeth (Koole) Haaksma; his first wife, Phyllis Haaksma; and her parents, Jacob and Lois Dekker; and his three brothers, Anthony, Marshall and John Haaksma.
He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Janet Haaksma (Vredvelt) of 37 years; his sons, Richard (Dorothy) Haaksma, Michael Haaksma; step-sons, David (Debbie) DeHamer, and Daniel (Ruth) DeHamer; 11 grandchildren, Camela (Michael) Westhuis, Cara (Issaac) Coleman, Kimberly (Lorenzo) Mosley, Kevin (Whitney) Haaksma, Sarah (Walter) Bobeldyke, Rebekah DeHamer, Esther (Wade) Vugteveen, Nate DeHamer, Alyssa (Joel) Olson, Ashley Passmore (DeHamer), and Ben DeHamer, John Valk; and 25 great-great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Dorothy Haaksma; brothers-in-law, Gerald Vredvelt; and friend, Lygia; nephew, David (Linda Gayle) Nederveld, Linda and Raul Miyares and Roger Nederveld; nephews, Gerald (Carol) Vredvelt, Kirk (Marie) Vredvelt; and many friends. F
The Grand Rapids Press (MI)
January 20, 2012BLACKFORD - Tom Blackford, age 71, of Grand Rapids, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 19, 2012. Tom battled Parkinson's Disease since his diagnosis in 1994.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Marian Smith and her husband, Mike Smith; and his father, Robert Blackford.
Tom was born in 1940 in Grand Rapids, MI. He graduated from Ottawa Hills High School in 1958, and then attended Grand Rapids Junior College and Western Michigan University, where he graduated with a BA in History and Business. He began his teaching career in Kentwood High School and received his Master's degree from Michigan State University during this time. During his years of teaching he coached track and managed cross country meets. Tom enjoyed playing tennis and attending MG rallies. He became Assistant Principal and Athletic Director at Valleywood Middle School for a time before coming back to East Kentwood High School as Assistant Principal before retiring after 30 years in the Kentwood Public Schools. Tom loved kids and volunteered his time with underprivileged students and others, taught youth groups and religion classes, was involved in Boy Scouts with his sons, and coached their baseball teams. Later he became involved with the Parkinson's Association of West Michigan.
Surviving are his sons, Tom (Bobbie) Blackford, Jr., Matt (Marie) Blackford; his grandchildren, Tommy, Ally, Emma, Jackson; a brother, Jim (Barb) Blackford; and sister, Barb (Chuck) Tooman; many nieces and nephews.
Lind Funeral Home
Margaret L. Croft, 96, of 165 Aldren Avenue, Jamestown, formerly of Sun City Center, FL, died at 3:50 p.m. Tuesday April 20, 2010, in WCA Hospital.
She was born April 3, 1914, in Grand Rapids, MI, a daughter of Charles and Mabel Beamer Blackford. Following graduation from high school in Michigan she attended the University of Michigan. She was employed by Chautauqua Hardware as a designer. She earlier had worked for Wellman Brothers. She was a former member of Allen Park Women's Club, Eastern Star, Women of the Shrine, Moon Brook Country Club and while in Florida St. Andrew Presbyterian Church and Caloosa Country Club. She was an avid golfer even past the age of 90.
Surviving are her loving husband Carl R. Croft, two sons Charles (Arline) Hazenberg and William (Patricia) Hazenberg, both of Jamestown, a daughter Constance (James) Stubblefield of Hazel, KY, stepdaughters Arlean Golden of Lawrenceville, GA and Sandy (Richard) Pierce of Austin, TX and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her first husband Cornell D. Hazenberg, a brother Robert Blackford and a sister Betsy DeWitt.
Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Sherwood Dodge Tuttle, professor emeritus of geology and associate dean emeritus in the College of Liberal Arts at The University of Iowa, died Sunday, June 27, 2004 at The Highlands Nursing Home in Fort Thomas, Kentucky. He was 86.
Born on June 8, 1918 in Medford, Mass. and raised in Hancock, N.H., Professor Tuttle, known as Tut to friends and associates, graduated from Hancock High School in 1935. He then attended the University of New Hampshire where he received a B.S. in geology with honors in 1939. It was here that Tut met another freshman, Esther Barrett, and they began a romance that would last a lifetime. After graduation, Tut resisted his father's plan that he return to Hancock and "go into business with him." Instead he chose to reinvent himself by traveling 3,000 miles west to do graduate work in geology. He began graduate studies at Washington State University, specializing in geomorphology, but left school to serve as a captain in the infantry during World War II. He was stationed at posts in Florida and California, primarily training infantrymen, before joining the 158th Regimental Combat Team, the "Bushmasters," for duty in the Philippines and in the occupation of Japan. Tut noted, "I was always proud to have been a Bushmaster." He was an avid reader of military history, served as chairman of the University Committee for ROTC Affairs and continued his service in the U.S. Army Reserve until 1968. After retirement as a colonel, he remained a member of the Honorary Retired Reserve.
After the war, Tut returned to WSU where he completed an M.S. degree in 1947. He then returned east to attend Harvard University where he received an M.A. and a Ph.D. in geology simultaneously in 1953. For his dissertation, Tut worked on the Quaternary geology of coastal New Hampshire. In summers during his graduate years, he worked for either the Washington Geological Survey, the U.S. Geological Survey, or the National Park Service. In 1957, Tut became a research associate at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution in Massachusetts and spent ten summers there studying beach erosion. This included one tour aboard the research vessel Atlantis. His daughter recalls an annual rhythm - from Labor Day to Memorial Day they lived in a lovely Midwestern college town - from Memorial Day to Labor Day they lived and worked at the beach. The children had a wonderful childhood.
Tut began his long tenure at The University of Iowa in 1952 and served until his retirement in 1988. There were two open positions in geology in 1952, one to teach introductory courses and the other for advanced. Tut traded the advanced for the introductory position with Richard Hoppin. His primary focus was undergraduate teaching and he took a leadership role in the department's basic physical and historical geology courses, often lecturing to over 800 students at one time. Both courses were so popular that the department opened a second lecture section for them and started teaching each class every semester. An additional faculty member ultimately was hired to assist with these classes because Tut also was involved in 11 other courses during his tenure. His only frustration with this duty was not being able to remember all of the student's names! He also supervised 11 graduate students. Most were master's degree candidates, then the working degree in geology. All were successful and one of his doctoral students, Marcus Milling, became a UI College of Liberal Arts Alumni Fellow in 2000.
Tut authored over 20 articles on geomorphology, three laboratory manuals, two study guides, and two books, Landforms and Landscapes and Geology of the National Parks. Both were intended to interest students. The latter, ever expanding through six editions, was prepared in association with his wife and Ann G. Harris, professor emerita of geology at Youngstown State University. The book illustrates the influence of geologic history on the physical attractions of 56 national parks; it is widely used in college courses. The book, originally written by Harris, first was published in 1975. When the publisher requested a third edition, Professor Tuttle and his wife were called to help update it. "He was a really fantastic person," Harris said. "He had an incredible memory of all the places he had worked at - even in his youth - that enabled him to contribute a lot of input on the book. I got married and our honeymoon was spent with the Tuttles working on the book. Quite truthfully, both he and Esther were almost like parents to me. We were that close. He and Esther are one of the main reasons that the book has been so successful. Because of them, we were able to keep the book as accurate as possible."
Tut was always involved with the mechanics of the University and he served on numerous administrative committees. These included the Board in Control of Athletics, Faculty Senate, the Honors Program (he served as director), the NSF Predoctoral Fellowship Committee, and the Educational Policy Committee. Tut's facility with names, ability for organization, and knowledge of University regulations led to his being appointed chair of the Department of Geology from 1963 to 1968 and in 1970 he became an associate dean in the Liberal Arts Advisory Office. While he was chair, the Department of Geology grew from seven to eleven faculty members.
After retirement, the Tuttles moved to the Greater Cincinnati area to be with their expanding family. After a time he turned his allegiance from the Red Sox to the Cincinnati Reds. There were no changes of allegiance when it came to national parks. Tut and Esther continued their quest to visit all national parks, not only those in the lower 48 but the parks in U.S. Samoa, Hawaii, and Alaska as well. Being of frugal New England ancestry, Tut arranged a free trip to the Alaskan parks by giving lectures on geology to the other passengers on the tour boat. He also organized a year's tour in Hong Kong as a Fulbright professor to the Chinese University.
Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Beverly Storm of Fort Thomas, Ky.; two sons, Mark S. Tuttle of Orinda, Calif., and Owen S. Tuttle of Sonoma, Calif.; six grandchildren; and six great--grandchildren.