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In the LettersTime universe there is unlikely to be a major European follow-on war. However there will certainly be some leadership changes all around.

If WWI ends in 1917 then Baron Manfred von Richthofen will likely survive, to become head of the Luftwaffe by WWII.

Gen. Falkenhayn will remain OHL chief after defeating both Russia and France. His protege Gen. Mackensen will become the next OHL chief before Falkenhayn dies in 1922. Gen Mackensen is one of those people (like Gen Lettow-Vorbeck) that lives practically forever (1849 to 1945 for Mackensen). Gen Mackensen could remain the OHL chief until at least the mid 1930s.

Lothar von Arnauld de la Periere is a likely candidate to become head of the U boat force by the mid 1930s, ILO Donitz. And there is no reason for this superb submarine officer to die in an aircraft crash as happened historically.

KK Lantz could become head of the Abwehr when the German military intelligence services are combined, ILO Admiral Canaris. Or he could request a transfer back to the "fighting fleet", becomming Grosse Admiral by the WWII era.

Bornholdt could get recruited into the newly formed Abwehr, in return for a scholorship to complete the advanced college degree that he desires. If Lantz turns down the job, I have no doubt that Bornholdt could rise to the top and make the Abwehr into a very effective intelligence organization.

Borys is not well liked by the KM brass, but is a legendary torpedo boat commander. With Baron Letters backing he could become head of the KM Zerstorer division in the post war period. Imagine 100 DD commanders who are more or less clones of Borys. Only they are equpped with proper blue water capable ships.
~2,500 tons
6 x 12cm/50 main guns
8 x improved 60cm torpedoes with 500kg warheads.
Radar when it becomes available in the early 1930s.

In the unlikely event that Kapitan Zeithen & crew survive the current operation then he is a good candidate for Grosse Admiral by the late 1930s.

I doubt Baron Letters simply hangs up his uniform in 1917 and writes his memoirs. If he does not immediately become Chancellor then Foreign Secretary (with Hindenberg as Chancellor) is a reasonable possibility. Lettow-Vorbeck will also be a political player in post-WWI Germany.