PAINESVILLE, Ohio — The city of Painesville and their police department is mourning the loss of one of their heroes today.
Sergeant Russell F. Tuttle Jr. died early Monday morning after a brief illness. He joined the Painesville Police Department 21 years ago in 1999.
In a post from the Painesville Police Department's Facebook page: "There are really no words to describe this type of loss. When you lose a great person and friend like Russ, there becomes a great void in our lives. This is one void that will last a lifetime."
He's survived by his wife, Donielle (Knepp) Tuttle; sons, Austin, Ethan and Caden Tuttle.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Russ’s name to Painesville F.O.P. Lodge 66 North State St. Painesville or St. Paul’s Lutheran Church 250 Bowhall Rd Painesville.
Sergeant Russell Tuttle Jr. was only 44 years old.
