Jeffrey Alan Kerttula

Jeffrey Kerttula, 54, of Springfield, Ohio passed away peacefully on Friday, February 12, 2021. He was born in Smith River, CA, and is the son of Roger Kerttula (deceased) and Ethel Fraley. He was preceded in death by his father, several aunts and uncles, and by his maternal grandparents, Garfield and Thelma Parker. He is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Darlene. Two children, Patrick (Tori) and Brittany (Charles), and five grandchildren, Jexan, Alden, Sellah, Caleb, and Eliana. One Great Dane, Scooby. One brother, Don, two sisters, Rhonda and Shirley, and his mother. He is also survived by a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews. He was a member of Carpenters Local 712, and his hobbies were building things and fishing. He didn’t wish to have a service, only be cremated and have his ashes spread as he requested. In lieu of flowers, please donate to your favorite charity. Special thank yous to: Ohio’s Hospice, Community-Mercy Home Care, Springfield Regional Medical Center, his entire medical team at SRMC, his primary care physician, Dr. Sandy Turner, his specialists, Dr. Edon, Dr. Jawadi, Dr. Smith, Dr. Rauf, Dr. Akhtar, Dr. Bashir, and Dr. Challa. If anyone was forgotten, we apologize. Finishing up, here’s his favorite quote for when he passed, “Told you I was sick”.