Brian W. Veltman, age 59, of New Era, passed  away Saturday, September 26, 2020 at home following a brief illness.  Brian was born December 31, 1960 in Hart to Richard and Barbara (Currie) Veltman.

He was a longtime resident of Shelby before moving to New Era fifteen years ago.  Brian married Sharon Wiersema on June 28, 1982.  He was employed by Aldyne in Montague for twenty-one years.  Prior to working for Aldyne, he was the baker at Shelby Bakery for twenty years.

He is survived by his wife, Sharon; his children, Melinda (Scott) Roberts, Timothy Veltman and Andrew (Krystal) Veltman; his grandchildren, Alexis Veltman, Destiny Veltman, Anthony Tomo, Aiden Veltman and Kailey Veltman; his brothers, Dave (Frances) Veltman, Steve (Sandy) Veltman and Joe (Audrey) Veltman; his sister, Marcia (Ted) Jeske, and many nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Mark and Gary.

Visitation will be Tuesday, September 29th, 5-7 p.m. at Harris Funeral Home in Shelby.  Visitation will continue Wednesday, September 30th beginning at 1 p.m. until the funeral service at 2 p.m. at New Era Christian Reformed Church.  Precautions regarding COVID-19 will be taken at the visitation and funeral and interment.  Burial  will be in Mount Hope Cemetery in Shelby.