Francis Charles Velten

April 9, 1979 - March 30, 2019

Francis Charles Velten, age 39, of Neosho, MO died on Saturday, March 30, 2019, at Freeman Neosho Hospital in Neosho, MO after a short illness. Mr. Velten was born in Springfield, MO on Monday, April 09, 1979. He was the son of Mike Velten-Heeter and Gail (Hood) Velten. Mr. Velten was very active with the "15th MEV ARMA REALISM UNIT". Surviving are the following: his dad, Mike Velten-Heeter of Neosho, MO; his mother, Gail Velten of Dover, TN; two sisters, Maria Theresa Reed of Dover, TN and Elizabeth Raphael Sillasen of Keystone, NE; two Grandmothers, Teresa Heeter of Pierce City, MO and Frances Hood of Whiting, IN; several aunts and uncles; and many friends. Memorial services will be held at 12:00 noon on Saturday April 6,2019 at St Mary's cafeteria in Pierce City, MO Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Lakin Funeral Home, Pierce City, MO.