RIP Jeff Velde

[Ken Miele]

I'm sure many of you know that Jeff owned my car for 6 years. I sold it to Jeff in 2000 and purchased it back in 2006. Jeff did more to my car then I could every do and was grateful he gave me the chance to buy it back.

I have a great story on how I came to buy it back. Jeff called me up one day and said would you like to buy it back. I said I would love to, but I know you have so much invested I most likely could not afford it. He told do you remember what we talk to when I bought the Shelby, I said yes but that was 6 years ago. He said well that's what I want for it and when you get the money, it will be waiting for you. I told him I know people that would give you more for the car, he said no, its here in my race shop waiting for you when your ready, I want you to have it.

What can I say, the story tells volumes about who Jeff was.

Jeff was a kind man and very generous man. Soft spoken, always with a smile on his face and loved racing. My heart goes out to his wife and family and close friends, he will be missed.

Below is a link to the funeral home with info about Jeff and when the services will be held. You can also sign the guest book.

http://strunkfuneralhome.com/sitemaker/sites/Strunk1/obit.cgi?user=745275VELDE