Dean H "Smit" Lettenmaier Jr

Dean H Lettenmaier Jr. (Smit), age 80, passed away peacefully at home in Salem OR on Monday December 23, 2024. He was born November 5th, 1944, in Spokane WA to Dean Lettenmaier Sr and June (Paulson) Lettenmaier. Dean joined the United States Marines in 1964, then transferred to the United States Navy in 1968. After his time in service he moved to Salem. Dean retired from Mead (when the Salem plant shut down) in 2000. Dean is preceded in death by his parents ( Dean and June) as well as his beloved wife Lynda (Duenonne) Lettenmaier. Dean is survived by his children: Misty Lettenmaier, Jesse Lettenmaier, Anne Lettenmaier, adopted daughter Lisa Lettenmaier, his stepchildren: Russ Bernards, Rob Bernards, Tom Bernards, and numerous grandchildren. Family, friends and others whose lives were touched by Dean are invited to City View Cemetery (section J) January 6th, 2025, at 3:00pm for his graveside service.