Longtime Jasper Worker and Church Member Junior Neukam Dies at 88

Junior Ray Neukam, a lifelong presence in Dubois County's working and faith communities, died December 30, 2025. He was 88.

Neukam was born in Washington, Indiana, and spent much of his adult life in Jasper. He worked for many years at Masterbrand Cabinets, a local manufacturing employer, where his tenure tied him to generations of coworkers and to the county's manufacturing identity. His long employment there made him a familiar figure among colleagues and in the broader community of labor and industry in the county.

A committed member of Precious Blood Catholic Church, Neukam participated in parish life for decades. His involvement in the church connected him to a network of neighbors and congregants who gather regularly in Jasper for worship and community activities. That local engagement is a central part of his legacy for residents who knew him through religious and civic life.

Neukam is survived by members of his family. Funeral arrangements call for visitation on Monday, January 5, 2026, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. The visitation and Mass offer opportunities for community members, former coworkers and parishioners to pay respects and to mark his contributions to family life, workplace culture and church activities in the county.

For Dubois County residents, Neukam’s passing is a reminder of the county’s close ties between industry and community institutions. Longtime employees of local manufacturers often serve as touchstones for continuity as the county experiences economic and demographic shifts. Church congregations such as Precious Blood provide social continuity that frames life events from births to memorials.

Those wishing to leave online condolences or make memorial contributions may do so through the funeral home handling arrangements. The visitation and Mass dates provide the immediate opportunities for in-person remembrance.

Local officials, employers and faith leaders often note that the network of personal relationships across workplaces and places of worship shapes civic life in Dubois County. Neukam’s years at Masterbrand Cabinets and his active parish membership represent that overlapping community fabric, and his death will be felt across those circles in the coming days.