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, MI to the late Daniel Leroy and Betty Josephine (Reed) Neff. He graduated from Monterey High School in 1966.
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:
Tricia Lynn Kasten, Winamac, IN Daughter
Charles Keegan (wife: Tonya) Kasten, Grandson
Jacqueline Kiely (husband: Cole) Weldon, Granddaughter
Robert Kamron (wife: Alexis) Kasten, Grandson
Daniel Karson Kasten, Grandson
Addison James Allen, Great Grandson
Chase Jaiden Allen, Great Grandson
Karlie Anneliease Kasten, Great Granddaughter
Uriah Joseph Kasten, Great Grandson
Olive Faye Weldon, Great Granddaughter
John Stephen (wife: Terri) Neff, Winamac, IN Brother
Randy Reed (wife: Lucinda) Neff, Columbia, TN Brother
Numerous Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by:
Daniel Leroy and Betty Josephine (Reed) Neff, Parents
Lynette Sue (husband: Lee) Vandawater, Sister
Richard Alvin Neff, Brother
Cremation will take place at Frain Crematory in Winamac, IN.
Visitation will be from 4:00 – 6:00 PM EDT Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at Church of the Heartland in Winamac, IN.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 6:30 PM EDT Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at Church of the Heartland in Winamac, IN with Pastor Heath Hiatt officiating.
A Graveside Service will be held at 9:00 AM EDT Thursday, October 15, 2026 at Winamac Cemetery (Bridegroom Addition) in Winamac, IN with Pastor Heath Hiatt officiating. The American Legion, VFW, and US Army will conduct Military Graveside 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, IN.
