Gerald Wayne Neukam, 77, Holland

Gerald Wayne Neukam, 77, of Holland, passed away at 1:35 a.m., Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at his home. 

He was born June 4, 1946, in Evansville to Carl and Lolan (Hartke) Neukam. 

He married Beverly Begle on September 18, 1973.  

Gerald was a veteran of the Army National Guard serving during the Vietnam Era. He took part in the Honor Flight last fall. Gerald was a dairy farmer and also an agricultural feed supply salesman.  

He was a member of Christ the King Parish in Ferdinand. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, gardening, woodworking and especially spending time going to his grandchildren’s activities. 

Gerald was preceded in death by his parents and two siblings, Eldon Neukam and Janice Kost. 

He is survived by his wife, Beverly Neukam of Holland; two daughters, Jannel (Paul) Steinmetz of Ferdinand and Natalee (Kurt) Willard of Dale; three sons, Jarod (Michael) Howard of Louisville, Kentucky, Chris (Christina) Neukam of Indianapolis and Patrick (Misty) Neukam of Madeira Beach, Florida; thirteen grandchildren and by two great-grandchildren. 

A funeral Mass for Gerald Neukam will be held at 10:00 a.m. EDT Saturday, July 22, at St. Ferdinand Catholic Church in Ferdinand. Fr. Anthony Govind will officiate the service. Burial will take place at a later date. 

Friends may call for visitation from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday at the Nass and Son Funeral Home in Huntingburg.  

A parish rosary prayer vigil will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home.

Condolences may be shared at www.nassandson.com.