Obituary East Peoria-Vel K. Arnett, 54, of East Peoria, IL passed away at 11:10 am Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at his home. He was born on September 25, 1959 in Peoria, IL to James and Donna Doty Arnett. Vel was a wonderful father to his 3 surviving daughters, Ashley, Chelsie, and Kirstie. Also surviving are his father, James Arnett; 2 sisters, Charlene Worden and Jane Smith; 3 grandsons; and long-time companion, Charlene Arnett. He was preceded in death by his brother, Brad Arnett; sister, Tina Arnett; and his mother. Vel was retired from the United States Air Force and the Air National Guard. He also retired from the United States Postal Service where he was a letter carrier in Ottawa. Vel was an avid golfer who spent many hours enjoying the course at Quail Meadows in East Peoria. He was also a St. Louis Cardinal fan. There will be a funeral service at 4 PM Saturday, July 5, 2014 at Deiters Funeral Home & Crematory in East Peoria. Visitation will be from 2-4 PM prior to the service at the funeral home. Cremation rites will be accorded following the service. Memorials may be made to Illinois CancerCare in Peoria. Cemetery Details Cremation Rites will be accorded following services Visitation JUL 5. 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM Deiters Funeral Home & Crematory - East Peoria 444 E. Washington Street East Peoria, IL, US, 61611 garydeiters@deitersfuneralhome.com Service JUL 5. 04:00 PM Deiters Funeral Home & Crematory - East Peoria 444 E. Washington Street East Peoria, IL, US, 61611 garydeiters@deitersfuneralhome.com