Date of death: 04/25/2025
Saint Meinrad Class: O 1959
Tom was born in Jasper, Indiana, on November 23, 1933, to Genevieve (Schepers) and William Steffe.
He was a graduate of Jasper High School.
Tom proudly served in the U.S. Army as a communications specialist, stationed in Augsburg, Germany — a chapter of his life he often recalled with both pride and fond memories.
Tom devoted more than three decades to Farm Bureau Insurance, where he worked as both an agency manager and an insurance agent. He wasn’t just helping people protect what mattered most — he was a trusted friend, advisor, and advocate to so many.
Tom was a devoted member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Jasper, Indiana, where his faith was a steady and guiding presence throughout his life. He believed in giving back to his community and did so wholeheartedly, through active involvement in organizations such as the Huntingburg Jaycees, YMI, and the Eagles.
He also held leadership roles that reflected his dedication — serving as past president of the Jasper Moose Lodge and as past governor of the Jasper Knights of Columbus. Tom was also proud to be a member of the Jasper Masons, the VFW Post #673, and the American Legion Post #147, where he found camaraderie and purpose among fellow veterans and community leaders.
Tom enjoyed traveling, walking and bike riding. He spent many winters in Florida with other residents of the Jasper area and coordinated several Dubois County days in Southwest Florida.
He was survived by three sons, Doug (Becky) Steffe of Sharps Chapel, Tenn. and Ron (Carol) Steffe and Dave (Gayla) Steffe of Jasper; four grandchildren, Scott, Sara, Michele, and Clay; three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Ruth (Ron) Rowekamp of Jasper and Darlene Steffe of Evansville; two brothers, Jerome (Maryellen) Steffe of St. John Ind. and Dennis (Vonda) Steffe of Evansville.
Preceding him in death were four wives. Leona (Kappner) 1963, Lois (Lannon) 1988, Bonnie (Mann) 2006, Galelah Fern (Osgathart) 2020.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to Legacy Living of Jasper, Heart-to-Heart Hospice and their staff for the thoughtful, compassionate, care of our father.