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Gordon Joseph Carte

August 28, 1939 - October 15, 2026
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A private family service will be held.

Gordon Joseph Carte, 87, of Lafayette, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2026 at his residence.

He was born August 28, 1939, in Lafayette, IN, to the late Charles and Mary (Landseadel) Carte.

Gordon graduated from Lafayette Jefferson High School with the class of 1958.

He was a veteran of the Army, serving during the Korean War.

Gordon worked as a machinist for Eli Lilly & Comapny for over 20 years before retiring.

Surviving are two daughters, Cheryl Carte of Lafayette, and Lisa (Ben) Corley of Wilmington, NC. Also surviving are six grandchildren, Fiona Carte, Gavan Sallee, Illyanna Sallee, Nathaniel Sallee, Gabrial Corley and Jackson Corley.

Gordon was preceded in death by a daughter, Amy Ann Carte, and two brothers, Fred Carte and David Carte.

A private family service will be held.

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Gordon Joseph Carte, 87, of Lafayette, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2026 at his residence. He was born August 28, 1939, in Lafayette, IN, to the late Charles and Mary (Landseadel) Carte. Gordon graduated from Lafayette Jefferson High School with the class of 1958. He was a veteran of the Army, serving during theContinue Reading

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Jack Coward left a message on October 20, 2026:
I worked with "Wally" for many years on the D Shift. I was a Pipe Fitter and Wally was always there to help out and we were vice verses with the workload. I've tried for several years to locate Wally but never found him. So sorry to hear about him, he was a good worker and a friend. God Bless Him.
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