Obituary

Herbert Hewitt Nuttli, age 92, of Mandeville passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, March 29, 2022. He was born on November 22, 1929, in St. Louis, MO to Otto Peter Nuttli and Marie Bertha Wehinger. Herb is preceded in death by the love of his life and beloved wife of 62 years, LaVerne Moonier Nuttli. He is also preceded in death by his parents, Otto Nuttli and Marie Wehinger Nuttli, as well as his siblings, Kathryn Nuttli Hoffman, and Otto "Bud" William Nuttli. He is survived by his children Dr. Thomas Gerard Nuttli Sr. (Mary), Marie Nuttli Klusman (Keith), Dr. Margaret Nuttli Mire (Joseph), and Dr. Theresa Nuttli (Eugene Flores); his loving grandchildren Thomas Gerard Nuttli Jr., Dr. Annie Nuttli Martin (Jordan), Matthew Klusman (Somer), Peter Flores (Madeline), Marilyn Klusman Zimmermann (Jon Paul), Emily Nuttli Williams (Jordan), Elizabeth Mire, Samuel Klusman, Christopher Mire, Celeste Mire, Laurel Mire, and John Nuttli; and great-grandchildren Isabel and Anneliese Flores, Marjory and Frances Zimmermann, and soon-to-arrive Baby Williams. He is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, and extended family. A native of St. Louis, Missouri and longtime resident of Mandeville, LA, Herb was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Herb graduated from St. Louis University with a degree in geophysics and worked for Shell Oil Company from graduation until retirement. He enjoyed playing tennis at Country Club Homes in Metairie, Glen Shores in Mandeville, and Franco's in Covington. Herb and LaVerne enjoyed traveling both domestically and internationally and had a special love of National Parks. At Our Lady of the Lake, Herb was an active member of the St. Vincent de Paul Society. In LaVerne's final years, Herb cared for her with great love and devotion. His humble spirit and kind nature are fondly remembered by many. His family appreciated his sense of humor and easy-going attitude in the midst of twelve busy and high-spirited grandchildren. He was a loving and generous father to his four children and their spouses. The family would like to acknowledge with special thanks the loving care provided to both Herb and LaVerne by their dedicated caregivers, who have become extended family. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral mass at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, 312 Lafitte St, Mandeville, LA 70448 on Saturday, April 2, 2022. Visitation will begin at 10:30 am followed by mass at 12:00 pm. Private interment will follow at St. Joseph's Abbey. Masses or donations offered to the St. Vincent de Paul Society at Our Lady of Lake Church are preferred. E.J. Fielding Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The Nuttli family invites you to share thoughts, fond memories, and condolences online at E. J. Fielding Funeral Home Guest Book at www.ejfieldingfh.com.