Birnstihl, Ernestine "Tut" age 88, passed on January 19th, 2018 surrounded by her family at Milaca, MN Elim Care. Survived by her husband of 63 years Donald, who she met and married while serving in the Navy together. They lived in the Twin Cities until retiring to Grand Rapids MN, then to Alamogordo, NM. She will be missed by her children Dennis, Jane (Kevin) McGeary and Sandra; 4 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great grandchildren. Memorials to the Ronald McDonald house. No public services planned.