Leroy L. Vandusen

April 15, 2021

Leroy L Vandusen, 80 years old, passed away on

April 15 at home. He was born in Laporte, to Paul Jonas and

Lillian Calhoon. He graduated from Niles High School in

1958.

He married Sharon

Carpenter on Dec. 3, 1959 in

South Bend. They enjoyed 61 years together.

Leroy was a tire salesman for 50 years and retired from GVW Tire in 2008. He was known all over the country as the Tire Man and all of his customers became his friends, especially Tom Gyuriak, Carl Prochno, and Mark Mcintire.

He is survived by his wife Sharon Vandusen. Also survived by four children Sherri Sharpe of Lapaz, Leroy Vandusen, Jr (Kim) or Walkerton, Stacy Irvin of Warsaw, and Nicole (Pete) Hasko of Walkerton; eight grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren; four sisters, Dorothy Poledna (Robert), Lillian Cotton, Sandra Norris and Pam Stice. And sister in-law Judy Vandusen.

He was preceded in death by his parents Paul Jonas and Lillian Calhoon and two brothers Raymond Vandusen and Lawrence Vandusen.

Services will be held at Riverview Community Church, 3780 IN 110, Tippecanoe. Viewing Friday, April 23 from 3-8 p.m. EST and Funeral Services on Saturday, April 24 viewing at 10 a.m. EST and services at 11 a.m. EST. Burial at Maple Grove Cemetery in Argos.

In keeping with current Covid 19 regulations “masks are suggested” as well as being mindful of social distancing during the visitation time and funeral service.

The family wishes to thank friends and the community for their support during this difficult time.

Deaton-clemens Van Gilders Funeral Home is privileged to be entrusted in arranging the services. Condolences may be left at deatonclemensvangilderfuneralhome.com

Live streaming of the services may be found at: Riverviewcommunitychurch.org