Allen Samuel “Sam” Mounce, 68, of LaPorte, IN, passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2017.
Sam was born in LaPorte on November 15, 1948, to Alvin Lloyd and Elaine Ellen (Soda) Mounce.
Sam was a U.S. Army veteran and a lifelong member of the VFW. He worked for various car dealerships and repair shops as a machinist and customizer of cars and hot rods. He owned M&M Enterprises. Sam was a member of Great Lakers Car Club and the Corvette Club. He enjoyed drag racing and customizing vintage automobiles and hot rods. He also loved going to vintage car shows and cruises.
Surviving are his siblings, Lloyd M. (Shirley) Mounce of LaPorte, Gail I. Holmes of LaPorte and Penny L. Cottingham of Lincoln, NE; half sisters, Maureen (Charles) Tuter of Chesterton, IN, and Lynn Marie Mounce of Chicago; significant other, Vicki Mantel and her son, Jake Mantel; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Alvin L. Mounce and Elaine E. Mounce; half brother, Steven Mounce; and half sister, Paula Jones.
A graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 29, at Kingsbury Cemetery with Rev. Kit Billings officiating. Cremation has taken place with Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, LaPorte.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society, 130 Red Coach Drive, Mishawaka, IN 46545.
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