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Jon Camiel Lechtenberg

Posted 2022-01-26 by mhenderson
Published by Today's News Herald on Jan. 26, 2022 -
Lake Havasu City, Arizona -

Jon Camiel Lechtenberg was born on January 26, 1937, in Ogden, Utah, and
died on January 15, 2022, at his home in Lake Havasu City.

He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Carol Jean Lechtenberg; his son,
Blair Lechtenberg of Castaic, California; his grandson, Skilen
Lechtenberg (Marianne) of Valencia, California; his granddaughters,
Blake Lechtenberg of Ventura, California, Devyn Rowe (Brian) of Fallon,
Nevada, and Taryn Lechtenberg of Herndon, Virginia; his step-grandson,
Randy Karnes Jr. of Frazier Park, California; and his four great-
grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Lowren Lechtenberg Karnes, and
his son-in-law, Randy Karnes Sr.; his sister, Chris Niland and his
brother-in-law, Eric Niland of San Luis Obispo, California.

Jon graduated from Ogden High School in 1955 and had a B.A. in business
from Antioch University.

In 1956, Jon moved to California and began working at General Motors
Corporation Van Nuys Plant, building automobiles on the line. When he
retired on Dec. 7, 1987, he was the Director of the Reliability
Department.

He had a successful drag racing career in southern California at the San
Fernando Drag Strip. He also enjoyed building and installing home
theater systems.

He moved to Lake Havasu City in 1988 and spent many fun-filled hours
fishing on the lake with his wife, family, and friends. He was a member
of the Bass Club.

A celebration of Jon's life will be held at a later date.

Arrangements were placed into the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home.
Thoughts and condolences may be submitted to the family at www.lietz-
frazefuneralhome.com.




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