Right to Life of Indianapolis president passes away at 53

Tuttle led central Indiana pro-life movement for 18 years

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Marc Tuttle, president of Right to Life of Indianapolis and one of Indiana’s most prominent pro-life advocates, died suddenly on June 2. He had served as president of Right to Life Indianapolis for 18 years, and he was widely regarded as a leading voice for the protection of unborn children throughout central Indiana and the state.

“Marc was more than a leader to this organization,” said Tom Hirschauer, board president of Right to Life of Indianapolis. “He was a passionate advocate, a steadfast servant of life, and a dear friend to so many of us. His dedication to the cause of protecting the unborn was unwavering, and his presence will be deeply missed.”

Under Tuttle’s leadership, Right to Life of Indianapolis organized numerous rallies at the Indiana Statehouse and worked closely with state legislators on behalf of unborn children and vulnerable mothers. He was instrumental in building the annual Indianapolis March for Life into one of the largest pro-life gatherings in Indiana, drawing thousands of participants each year.

Tuttle was also known to many Hoosiers through The Catholic Cave, a program on Catholic Radio Indy that he co-hosted for five years, where he engaged audiences on topics of faith, philosophy, and culture.

His leadership was driven by his conviction that every human person is created in the image and likeness of God and possesses an inviolable dignity from conception until natural death.

Professor Timothy J.A. O’Donnell said, “To know Marc was to encounter someone who genuinely loved the Catholic faith,” and described Tuttle as “intelligent yet humble, passionate yet charitable, courageous yet gentle.”

Tuttle is survived by his wife, Dzintra, and their five daughters. At the time of his death, he was eagerly anticipating the birth of his first grandchild, expected later this month.

The Right to Life of Indianapolis board has asked for prayers for the Tuttle family and will release additional information regarding services and next steps for the organization in the coming days.

“Marc’s work and profound dedication to life and to the unborn will continue through Right to Life Indianapolis, as we will carry on his tireless and diligent effort in honor of the cause and his legacy,” Hirschauer said.