Kermit Letner Obituary
Kermit was born on March 28th, 1939, and will be remembered as an honest, hard-working man, a good provider, and a devoted family man. He loved his wife deeply, loved God, and lived a life centered on faith and service.
He is survived by his wife of more than 60 years, Dean Letner; five children, Gary, Debbie and her husband, Chris, Karen and her husband, David, Donna and her husband, Dan, and Kenneth and his wife, Sabrina; 13 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and 6 great-great-grandchildren.
A memorial service celebrating Kermit's life will be held at Life Church (Edge Auditorium), 2223 N. Washington Ave., Cookeville, TN 38501, on January 15 at 2:00 p.m. All are welcome, with a reception to follow.
To sign the online guestbook and send the family a message, please visit www.crestlawnmemorial.com
Arrangements entrusted to Crest Lawn Funeral Home - Cremation Center.
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Edith Ealey
February 3, 2026
Dean and family I am so sorry for your loss. Edith
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