Gary Dean Neukam, 79, Loogootee

Gary Dean Neukam, 79, of Loogootee, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2026. 

He was a resident at Sycamore Care Strategies for nine years.

He was born in Dubois County to Leland John Neukam and Rosa Marie (Tabor) Neukam on December 12, 1946. 

He attended Rutherford Township School. He was baptized in the Christian faith. In his early years, he worked at several wood factories in Jasper, Indiana. 

Gary enjoyed the simple things in life, mowing grass, taking long car drives in the country, and sitting on the porch swing, enjoying the company of friends and neighbors.

He is survived by one sister, Linda Sue Thomas of Loogootee; one sister-in-law, Shirlene Neukam of LaPorte; and several nieces and nephews. 

He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Harold Lee Neukam, Roger Keith Neukam, and Donald Eugene Neukam; one sister, Beverly Ann Meeham; one niece, Theresa Stoltmann; and one nephew, Timothy Patton.

Private services will be held. A graveside burial will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Feb. 19, 2026, at Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Shoals. 

The Queen-Lee Chapel of George Funeral Care has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.queenlee.com.