Paul F. Tutas

    Paul “Butch” F. Tutas, of Port Washington, passed away at Harbor Cove on Sept. 14, 2020. He was 87 years old.  
    Paul was born on Nov. 8, 1932, to Paul and Lillian (nee Turck) Tutas. On Aug. 19, 1954, he married Beverly J. Tutas at First Congregational Church in Port Washington.  
    Paul was active with the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5373 and American Legion Post 82 for 60 years, where he assisted with the smelt fry. He participated in military organizations, both state and local, and is part of the National Atomic Testing Museum in Las Vegas. Paul was a member of the Port Washington Windjammers Drum and Bugle Corps.  
    He also enjoyed traveling, chauffeuring during antique trips, admiring old cars, visiting his Army buddies and attending his grandchildren’s events.        
    Paul is survived by his sons Scott (Sandy) Tutas, Dean (Valenda) Tutas and Todd (Katie) Tutas; granddaughters Brittany Dippel, Bethany Tutas, Jennifer Tutas, Stacey Tutas, Ashley Bruins and Emily Schwarten; grandsons Riley Tutas, Maxwell Tutas and Jeremy Tutas; nine great-grandchildren; brother Dan (Mary) Tutas; and sister Katherine Tutas.
    He is further survived by other relatives and friends.  
    Paul was preceded in death by his wife Beverly; an infant son; sisters Margaret and Eileen; sister-in-law Maxine E. Web; and great-granddaughter Paisley Schwarten.  
    A private funeral service will be held. Visitation will be held at Eernisse Funeral Home 1600 W. Grand Ave., Port Washington, on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020, from noon until 2 p.m.  
    In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Honor Flight are appreciated.
    Paul will be laid to rest next to his wife Beverly at Union Cemetery in Port Washington with full military honors taking place.  
    Online condolences may be left at www.eernissefuneralhome.com.    
    A special thank you to the staff at Horizon Hospice and Harbor Cove for the care and compassion they provided.