Truman Joe Mongosa

Truman Joe Mongosa, 74, Macy, Indiana, passed away at 12:05 a.m. on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at his residence.

Born October 25, 1950, Peru, Indiana, he was the son of Lyman Vance and Eathel Fay (Walker) Mongosa. On April 6, 2013, at the Deedsville United Methodist Church, he was married to Debora Sue Guthrie, and she survives.

Joe was a truck driver and retired from Speedway Sand and Gravel in Disko. He loved riding horses and barrel racing was his absolute favorite pastime. In addition, he enjoyed spending countless hours watching old western movies on tv.

Survivors include his wife, Debora Sue Mongosa, Macy; one son Shane (Shelley) Mongosa, Macy; one granddaughter, Megan (Damon) Gipson, Denver; one grandson, Josh Mongosa, Macy; and one great-grandson, Bennett Truman; two step-children, Tiffany Howard, Ft. Wayne; and Jacob Anglin, Kokomo; four step-grandchildren, Richard Turner, Zachary Delger, and Nicholas and Allison Shirey; one brothers, Delmar Mongosa, Macy; and three sisters, Eclista Birner, Peru, Doris Harshman, Peru, and Helen Alexander, Denver; his best friend, Rocky and his sidekicks, Slim, Scotty, and Doc.

Preceded in death by his his first wife, Karen Sue (Pattison) Mongosa; his parents; sisters, Henrietta Mongosa, Carolyn Knauff; and brothers, Lyman Mongosa, and Henry Mongosa.

In accordance with his wishes, a private graveside service is planned at Westlawn Cemetery, Denver.

A Celebration of Life will be held on October 4th from 1PM-5PM at the Denver Community Building. 

McClain Funeral Home, Denver, Indiana, has been entrusted with arrangements. Condolences may be sent online at www.mcclainfh.com.