Norman Lettington

March 27, 2020

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Norman Eugene Lettington, 81, passed away on March 27, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family while holding the hand of his wife the “Love of his Life,” as she sang their song one last time “Have I Told You Lately That I Love You”.

Norman was born June 14, 1938 in Bevington, Iowa to Oral and Mildred Lettington. He moved to Des Moines in 1943 and attended East High School. Norman served in the United States Navy from 1955 to 1959. He worked for AE Dairy for 18 years and retired from the US Postal Service after 34 years, obtaining membership in the APWU, AFL-CIO. Norman was an active member of Southtown Pentecostal Assembly, also a member of The American Legion, South-Gate Masonic Lodge and Order of the Eastern Star. Norman maintained his strong belief in God, reading his Bible daily and actively attending church followed by family dinners. He also enjoyed participating in car shows, dining out, and movies with his wife.

Norman is survived by his loving wife, Maxine Ann; children, Vicky Wignall-Harrison, Michael John Lettington, Kyle Lettington, Kevin Lettington, Dwayne Wignall Jr, Deborah Wignall-Sandoval, Lori Lettington-Connett(Roy), Tracy Lynn Wignall-Bogart (Jerry), Matthew Lettington (Irene), Clark Betts, Jr., Michael Trey Lettington, and Colten Lettington; sisters, Margerie Fenton and Sandra Mullins; 13 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; and a host of extended family and dear friends.

Norman was preceded in death by his parents, Oral and Mildred Lettington and his sister Harriet Pearson.

Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Croix Hospice.

Due to public gatherings being limited to 10 people at a time or less, a visitation will be held on Saturday April 4, 2020, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street. A private service will follow. Norman will be laid to rest with military honors at Highland Memory Gardens in Des Moines.

If you are unable to be present during this time of bereavement, we encourage friends to share their sympathies with his family using Hamilton’s online condolences at http://www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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