Passed away June 5, 2026 in Odessa, WA his home Odessa, WA. He was born on May 7, 1935 in Odessa, WA to Emmanuel and Julianna Witt. He grew up in Odessa and attended school graduating in 1953 from Odessa High School. He joined the US Air Force in December of 1953, following the Korean Conflict. While enlisted in the Air Force, he married Doris Woods on July 3, 1955 in Gulfport, Miss. They returned to Odessa in 1957 where they made their home and raised their family. Dean worked for the OTC for many years, and then opened his own appliance repair business in 1986. Dean just recently retired from his repair business within the last few weeks of his life. He loved what he did, and never wanted to stop. Dean is survived by his three daughters Vicki (Ken) Edwards, Patty (Floyd) McCarrell and Terri (Danny) Baker along with his 8 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his wife Doris in 2011, one sister Lorraine Smith and two brothers Ken and Wesley Witt. Celebration of Life memorial service will be held on Friday, June 12, 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Heritage Church with Pastor Josh McLachlan officiating.
Memorial may be made to the Odessa Health Care Foundation PO Box 274, Odessa, WA 99159. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.strate-funeral.com for the Witt family. STRATE FUNERAL HOME, DAVENPORT, WA is caring for the family.
