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Velarde, 77, Gas City, passed away in his home at 10:34 pm on Wednesday, July 31, 2024. He was born in Marion, Indiana, on Saturday, October 19, 1946, to Perfecto and Catherine (Stevens) Velarde.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Willie graduated from Mississinewa High School and served in the United States Army. Following his military service, Willie worked for 33 years with VA Northern Indiana Health Care System. He was a member of AM Vets Post 5, Legion Post Fairmount, and the Moose Lodge. Willie loved golf and enjoyed coaching football and golf throughout the community. He was really active in 3-Way Rec, played softball in Gas City, and was a huge Steelers fan. He was an all-around sports fan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Survivors include his brothers, Tim (Kathy) Velarde of Chillicothe, OH, Steve (Kathy) Velarde of Marion; sisters, Donna (Ed) McFarland of Richmond, Teresa Velarde of Gas City, Robin (Tom) Logan of Gas City; nephews, Travis Velarde, Jose (Jenni) McFarland, Eric Velarde, Joseph (Katelyn) Brown, Will (Krystal Hallowell) Velarde; nieces, Traci Velarde, Jeanette McFarland, Teri Velarde, Niki Brown, Ann Marie Velarde, Windy Velarde; as well several great nieces and nephews.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He was preceded in death by his parents, Perfecto and Catherine Velarde and great-nephew, Cameron \"Bob\" Washington.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The family will receive visitors from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Monday, August 5, 2024, at Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral &amp; Cremation Service, Storey Chapel 400 E. Main St., Gas City, IN.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A funeral to celebrate Willie's life will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at the funeral home. Rev. Ed McFarland will be officiating with burial following at Marion National Cemetery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Memorial contributions may be directed to Help the Hopeful Charity 1300 Lakeside Way., Gas City, IN 46933.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Memories may be shared online at www.nswcares.com.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/needhamstoreywampner-storey-chapel.tributestore.com\/?oId=32569365&amp;tag=&amp;tn=V2MSticky&amp;otv=Frazer_MS2_Cont&amp;source=tco_description&amp;_cdx=GA1.2.198008536.1680797301:GS1.1.1722615461.165.1.1722615686.13.0.0&amp;mtph=1\">send flowers<\/a>&nbsp;to the family or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/tree.tributestore.com\/?oId=32569365&amp;tag=&amp;otv=Frazer_MS2_Cont&amp;source=tco_description&amp;_cdx=GA1.2.198008536.1680797301:GS1.1.1722615461.165.1.1722615686.13.0.0&amp;mtph=1\">plant a tree<\/a>&nbsp;in memory of Willie, please&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/needhamstoreywampner-storey-chapel.tributestore.com\/?oId=32569365&amp;tag=&amp;tn=V2MSticky&amp;otv=Frazer_MS2_Cont&amp;source=tco_description&amp;_cdx=GA1.2.198008536.1680797301:GS1.1.1722615461.165.1.1722615686.13.0.0&amp;mtph=1\">visit our floral store.<\/a><\/p>\n\r\n<script  src=\"https:\/\/\/pagead\/js\/none.js?client=none\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"none\"\r\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\r\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"none\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"2870348528\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (none = window.none || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\r\n \r\n<script  src=\"https:\/\/\/pagead\/js\/.js?client=0531879237494766\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"\"\r\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\r\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"2870348528\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     ( = window. || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\r\n \r\n<script  src=\"https:\/\/\/pagead\/js\/.js?client=0531879237494766\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"\"\r\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\r\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"2870348528\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     ( = window. || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\r\n \r\n<script  src=\"https:\/\/\/pagead\/js\/?client=0531879237494766\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\r\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"2870348528\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     ().push({});\r\n<\/script>\r\n ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Willie P. 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