Merle S. Tuttle, 77, Salina, KS 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!
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