Denise M. Tuttle, 54, Saint Marys, died Friday, January 19, 2018, at the James Cancer Hospital in Columbus.

She was born November 12, 1963, in Saint Marys, the daughter of Jethrow and Catherine (Lanning) Tuttle, Sr.

She is survived by her father, Jethrow Tuttle, Sr. of Delphos; by her siblings: Billy Tuttle of Saint Marys; Jeff (Julie) Tuttle of Saint Marys; Matt (Megan) Tuttle of Delphos. She is survived by her long-time close friend, Richard Hartings of Saint Marys.

She was preceded in death by her mother.

Denise was a 1983 graduate of Saint Marys Memorial High School. She loved spending time in her pool, and she liked to grow a flower garden each year. She was a member of Eagles 767 Auxiliary; and VFW 9289 Auxiliary. She was a big fan of the Ohio State Buckeyes. She was employed at Otterbein Saint Marys Retirement Community.

Funeral rites will be held 11:00 A.M. Friday, January 26, 2018, at the Miller-Long and Folk Funeral Home, 314 West High Street, Saint Marys. Burial rites will follow at Resthaven Memory Gardens.

Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. Thursday at the funeral home, where memorial gifts may be given to the Partners in Caring Fund at Otterbein Saint Marys Retirement Community.

Condolences may be sent to Denise's family via Millerfuneralhomes.net.