Marc Evan Tuttle

He was born on April 1, 1973 in Syracuse, New York, to Larry and Meg Tuttle. An air force brat, Marc grew up throughout the United States and even in Germany for three years, which shaped his natural imagination and love for history.

After graduating from high school in San Antonio, he attended Indiana University, where he encountered the three pillars of his life: his wife, Dzintra, the pro-life movement, and the Catholic Church. He bonded with Dzintra over their classes in Russian language and literature, sharing a love for both literature and world-saving beauty, loves which they would abundantly disseminate to their children. Together, they became fearless advocates for the dignity of human life, supporting each other in the face of persecution and discouragement before the culture of death. Their commitment to life eventually led them to say yes to the fullness of life in the Catholic Church, a yes which rippled down to their children, Marc’s brother, Lane, and Marc’s parents.

Marc joined the ranks of such illustrious names as Reb Tevye and Mr. Bennet, raising five girls and leading a household where he was hopelessly outnumbered but fiercely adored (he knew far more about ballet than most women ever will). He spent over a decade coaching his girls’ respective soccer teams, enjoying sharing his favorite sport with his daughters. Marc served for twenty-one years as superintendent, math and science teacher, and in-school suspension supervisor for Academy of the Holy Family Home School. Nobody was more committed to lifelong learning than Marc, and his continual self-education in the liberal arts blessed his entire community as he gifted his intellect to others through Great Books classes for homeschooling families, 5th grade catechesis at Our Lady of Mount Carmel, and co-hosting of “The Catholic Cave” on Catholic Radio. Just before his death, Marc was beginning to explore a possible vocation to the third-order Dominicans. The Dominican charism, contemplare et contemplata aliis tradere, “To contemplate and to share the fruits of contemplation with others,” could not have applied better to this son of the Church whose Confirmation name was Thomas Aquinas.

Tirelessly committed to the pro-life movement, he poured out his labor for the least of these in the womb and had a special commitment to eradicating the injustices against women perpetrated by the abortion and surrogacy movements. From Texas to Wisconsin to Indiana, he championed the pro-life cause through educational outreach, leading peaceful protest and public witness, inspiring and equipping young people to advocate for the unborn, and working alongside legislators to pass laws that infuse a culture of life into the public sphere. His mostly hidden efforts saved untold numbers of babies, and he lived to see Roe vs Wade overturned.

Marc’s legacy continues most palpably through his family; through his compassionate and intelligent wife whose shared vocation drew Marc to quiet holiness and spiritual healing; through his soon-to-be-born granddaughter, Alethea, whose name signifies the truth that Marc continually pursued and preached; through his daughter Larisa’s love for literature and enthusiasm in sharing theology and philosophy with others; through his daughter Bridget’s infectious humor and intensive studies in theology; through his daughter Aija’s heroic contributions to the pro-life movement and her current social work studies to defend all the vulnerable in society; through his daughter Ieva’s impeccable wit and insatiable thirst for justice and truth; through his daughter Jacinta’s athletic talents and scintillating intellect.

Upon his entrance to heaven, Marc is greeted by innumerable babies for whom he fought every day. He is also greeted by his own unborn children, Hannah and Angel, and by his sister-in-law Liene Tuttle. He is currently interceding for all on earth, most especially his wife Dzintra Tuttle; his daughters Larisa (Jack) Boulet, Bridget, Aija, Ieva, and Jacinta; soon-to-be-born granddaughter Alethea Boulet; his parents Larry and Meg Tuttle; and his brother Lane Tuttle and sister Marla (Corey) Ware.

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord. Marc, ora pro nobis.

Visitation will be held at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, 14598 Oak Ridge Rd., Carmel, Indiana 46032, on Friday, June 5, 2026, from 4:00 pm to 7:30 pm with recitation of the rosary at 7:30pm. A eulogy will take place Saturday, June 6th at 10:45am. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, 14598 Oak Ridge Rd., Carmel, Indiana 46032, on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at 11:00 am. The funeral will be live-streamed.: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CYg9VUB1x/. A Facebook account is not needed to view the livestream, and following the livestream, the video will remain in the group and accessible for 30 days.

Interment will follow the mass at Our Lady of Peace Cemetery.

Following the interment, the family invites everyone to share a meal and memories together at the Latvian Community Center, 1008 W. 64th Street, Indianapolis, IN.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Right to Life of Indianapolis at https://www.rtlindy.org/