Merlyn Jason Smette Obituary

With sadness, we share the passing of Merlyn Jason Smette of Minot, North Dakota. Merlyn, born on November 22, 1940, passed away on October 18, 2026. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Merlyn Jason Smette to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Melvin Smette and Ada Smette (Brandt); his son Mark Smette; his siblings, Shirley (Eugene O'Brien Jr.), Mona Jane "Mitzi" (Harvey Teske) and Donald (Florence "Flossy" Smette); and his brother-in-law Curtis Smith.

He is survived by: his former wife Karen Wahl; his children, Tina Raap, Tonya Naumann (Matt Johnson) and Tyler Smette (Jessie); his grandchildren, Shana Volk (Sheldon Thompson), Berwick, Shelby Volk, Cheyenne Undlin, Levi Lenton and Haylee (Hannah Smette); his great grandchildren, Cooper, Bennett Gotschall, Quade and Maclin Undlin; and his sister Marva Deane Smith.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 29th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the New Hope Lutheran Church.