Carrol A. Tille, 83, of Quincy, MI, formerly of Defiance, OH, passed away Monday, October 31, 2022, at Drew’s Place of Coldwater.
Carrol was born June 22, 1939, in Mount Vernon, OH, to Amos and Anna Ruth (Denman) Tille. He served in the US Navy on the submarine USS Jallao. Carrol married Mary Ann Zimmerman on April 4, 1964, in Defiance, OH. Mr. Tille served as an Ohio State Trooper for 28 years, retiring in 1989. After his retirement Carrol served as an investigator for the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles. He was also a special deputy for the Defiance Co. Sheriff’s Department.
Carrol was a member of St. John’s Catholic Church in Defiance, OH, and attended St. Charles Borromeo Church in Coldwater, MI. He also belonged to the Defiance Fish and Game Club, the Elks and the Ohio Troopers Association. Carrol enjoyed watching western movies, snowmobiling, and scuba diving. He also loved living on the lake and enjoying a Bud Light with his buddies. What he treasured most was spending time with his family, especially his
grandchildren and grand dogs.
Carrol is survived by his wife Mary Ann; his children David (Julie) Tille of Murray, UT, Susan (Marc) Nusser of Mason, OH; his grandchildren Ellie, Lucas and Jackson Tille; Jacob, Libbie and Madeline Nusser. He also leaves behind many extended family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by his sister Jeannine Carter.
Memorials may be directed to the Wounded Warrior Project, St. John’s Catholic Church in Defiance, OH, or St. Charles Borromeo Church in Coldwater, MI.
A graveside service will be held at a later date at Riverside Cemetery in Defiance. Arrangements are being cared for by Dutcher Funeral Home.
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