Henrietta Neukam, 101, of Dale, passed away at 5:45 p.m., on Friday, July 8, 2022, at St. Charles Health Campus in Jasper.
She was born February 4, 1921, in Ireland, to William J. and Clara (Weisman) Meyer. Henrietta married William Neukam on November 18, 1942, in Oklahoma City, OK. She was a member of St. James Lutheran Church in Holland.
Henrietta worked her entire life as a farmer and homemaker. She loved gardening, bird watching, growing flowers and especially being with her grandchildren.
She is survived by her son, Richard Neukam of Dale; her daughter, Sharon Garland of Dale; one brother, Wilfred Meyer of Otwell; three grandchildren, John “J.D.” (Amanda) Garland of Alpharetta, Georgia, Kristine Garland of Bangor, Maine and Julia Garland of Dale; and two great-grandchildren, Camden Garland and Sydney Garland.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, William Neukam, who passed away March 27, 2009; two brothers, Melvin and Frederick Meyer; and a sister, Lovella Neukam.
Funeral services for Henrietta Neukam will be held on Wednesday, July 13, at St. James Lutheran Church in Holland with burial in the church cemetery. Reverend John Beasley will officiate the service.
Nass & Son Funeral Home in Huntingburg will be handling all arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the family or St. James Lutheran Church in Holland. Condolences may be shared online at www.nassandson.com.
