Irvin E. Mountz, 73 years old of Decatur, Indiana, passed away at 4:40 a.m. on Tuesday, January 6, 2015 in the Select Care Speciality Hospital located in Fort Wayne. Irvin was born on Friday, June 6, 1941 in Switzerland County, Indiana the son of the late Merlyn Mountz and the late Irene (Courtney) Mountz. He married Gail J. Brameier on June 9, 1963 in Switzerland County, Indiana and she survives. Irvin retired from General Electric in Ft. Wayne and Decatur in 1996; after retirement he worked at Decatur Parks Dept. and Scott's Food Stores. Irvin served his country in the United States Army from 1966 to 1968 and was stationed in Viet Nam in 1967 and 1968. Surviving are his wife, Gail J. Mountz of Decatur, IN; son, Anthony "Shane" (Alissa) Mountz of Monroe, IN; son, Cory (Jo) Mountz of Decatur, IN; sister, Judy Liter of Decatur, IN; brother, Lucian (Rita) Mountz of Decatur, IN; 3 grandchildren: Colton Mountz, Shaelyn Mountz, and Ethan Mountz. Preceding Irvin in death was one sister, Donna Kay West. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 9, 2015 in the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home with Pastor Jay Carter officiating. Interment will follow in the Decatur Cemetery. Friends will be received from 3-7 p.m. Thursday, January 8, 2015 in the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Decatur, IN. Preferred memorials are to A.C.C.F.-Heart Fund or Diabetes Fund.
