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Michael Veltman

Michael A. Veltman, 58, of Marion, died Dec. 16, 2007.

Born May 17, 1949, at Salina, he was the son of Bernard and Betty Lee (Carlson) Veltman.

He was an over-the-road truck driver, and previously worked for the U.S. Postal Service and Ford Motor Company at Kansas City.

He served in the Army National Guard for several years and lived in the Junction City area. He moved to the Marion area this past year.

In January 1968, he married Beth Ann Nelson. They later divorced.

He was preceded in death by his father; and a sister, Joyce Shira.

Survivors include his mother, Betty Veltman of Topeka; son, Larry Veltman of Goddard; daughter, Lana Fahey of Marion; brother, Patrick Veltman of Basehor; five sisters, Rebecca Foster of Harrisonville, Mo., Barbara Harper of Oklahoma City, Okla., Jennifer Smidt of Abilene, and Janet Teply and Janell Grause, both of Topeka; three grandchildren; and former wife, Beth Veltman of Marion.

Funeral services were Thursday afternoon at Zeiner Funeral Home with Pastor X. Phil Smith officiating.

Burial was in Marion Cemetery.

A Michael Veltman Memorial Fund has been established in care of Zeiner Funeral Home, PO Box 6, Marion 66861.

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