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- [S926] Find-A-Grave, (www.findagrave.com).
Donald R. Velten
Birth: 15 Mar 1929 Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana, USA
Death: 17 Oct 2012 (aged 83) Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana, USA
Burial: Tippecanoe Memory Gardens, West Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana, USA
Plot: Main Chapel, North Wing, Level 3
Memorial #: 99172456
Bio: Donald R. Velten, 83, of Lafayette, died unexpectedly at 9:47 p.m. Wednesday, October 17, 2012, at his residence.He was born March 15, 1929, in Lafayette, to the late William N. and Fleeta Gayle Kinnaman Velten.He served in the United States Navy from 1947 to 1951.He graduated from Lafayette Jefferson High School and Purdue University.His first marriage was to Helen Joann Wisch in 1955 in Lafayette she preceded him in death in 2003, he then married Marilyn Pitzer Bell in 2003 and she survives.Donald was a machine repairman at Delco in Kokomo before retiring in 1991.He was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church and Shrine, American Legion Post 11, UAW 292, Greater Lafayette Rock and Gem Club, Purdue Alumni, and the USS Albemarle/USNS Corpus Christi Reunion Association. He volunteered as a Red Coat at Home Hospital, was a member of numerous camping clubs and enjoyed rock hunting, hiking, and traveling.Surviving along with his wife are two sons, David (wife: Marvella) Velten, Daniel (wife: Kelly) Velten; two daughters, Diane Velten, Jolene Saltsman, all of Lafayette; two step sons, Charles Randal (wife: Joyce) Bell, of West Lafayette; Jeffrey (wife: Susan) Bell, of Valparasio; two step daughters, Sherry Tipton, of Avon, Julie (husband: Matthew) Hancher, of Woodridge, Ill.; a brother, Paul W. (wife: Carole) Velten, of Lebanon; three grandsons; six step-grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.He was preceded in death by a sister Norma Carolyn Velten.Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. with Rosarey at 4:45 Sunday, October 21, 2012, at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel 400 Twyckenham Blvd. Lafayette, IN 47909 with Funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. Monday, October 22, 2012, at St. Ann Catholic Church 612 Wabash Ave. Lafayette, IN 47905; Fr. Dominic Young officiating.Entombment will follow at Tippecanoe Memory Gardens. Those wishing may contribute to the St. Ann Church and Shrine 612 Wabash Ave Lafayette, IN 47905.You may offer condolences at www.soller-baker.com.Published in the Journal & Courier on October 18, 2012
Family Members
Parents
William N Velten 1893-1980
Fleeta Gayle Kinnaman Velten 1898-1988
Spouse
Helen Joann Wisch Velten* 1934-2003
Created by: Sherry Salla (46970733)
Added: 18 Oct 2012
URL: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/99172456/donald-r.-velten
Citation: Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 29 April 2018), memorial page for Donald R. Velten (15 Mar 1929–17 Oct 2012), Find A Grave Memorial no. 99172456, citing Tippecanoe Memory Gardens, West Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana, USA ; Maintained by Sherry Salla (contributor 46970733) .
- [S791] Indiana, Marriage Index, 1800-1941.
Name: William N Velten
Spouse Name: Fleeta G Kinnaman
Marriage Date: 13 Oct 1927
Marriage County: Tippecanoe
Birth Date: 10 Jan 1893
Age: 34
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1929 - 2012 (83 years)