Thomas D. Neff
Thomas Daniel “Tom” Neff, 78, of Winamac, passed away peacefully at The Estelle Peabody Memorial Home in North Manchester. Tom was born on May 18, 1948 in Highland Park, Michigan to the late Daniel Leroy and Betty Josephine (Reed) Neff. He graduated from Monterey High School in 1966. He served in the US Army and fought in the Vietnam War.
Tom was a retired golf course superintendent. He was an avid golfer, holding the family record of 13 “holes-in-one.” He enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing. Tom was known to flirt with the ladies at Silver Sneakers and was known for his line, “Hello gorgeous!”
Tom faithfully attended Church of the Heartland and enjoyed fellowship with his church family. He loved his family with all his heart and cherished time spent with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Tom will be deeply missed by his friends and family.
He is survived by daughter Tricia Lynn Kasten, Winamac; grandsons: Charles Keegan [wife: Tonya] Kasten, Robert Kamron [wife: Alexis] Kasten and Daniel Karson Kasten; granddaughter Jacqueline Kiely [husband: Cole] Weldon; great-grandsons: Addison James Allen, Chase Jaiden Allen and Uriah Joseph Kasten; great-granddaughters: Karlie Anneliease Kasten and Olive Faye Weldon; brothers: John Stephen [wife: Terri] Neff, Winamac and Randy Reed [wife: Lucinda] Neff, Columbia, Tennessee; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by parents: Daniel Leroy and Betty Josephine (Reed) Neff; sister Lynette Sue [husband: Lee] Vandawater; and brother Richard Alvin Neff.
Cremation will take place at Frain Crematory in Winamac.
Visitation was from 4 – 6 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 13, at Church of the Heartland in Winamac.
A celebration of life service was held at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 13, at Church of the Heartland in Winamac, with Pastor Heath Hiatt officiating.
A graveside service will be held at 9 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 15, at Winamac Cemetery (Bridegroom Addition) in Winamac, with Pastor Heath Hiatt officiating. The American Legion, VFW, and US Army will conduct military graveside services.
Family and friends are encouraged to wear golf attire, patriotic clothing, and/or cowboy boots to Tom’s services.
Memorial contributions may be made to Community Wellness Center of Winamac.
Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.
(Pulaski County Journal — Oct. 14, 2026)