Thomas (Tom, Pops, Poppy) Justin Johannigman, 70, of Millhousen, passed away Wednesday January 21, 2026 at his home in Millhousen. Tom was born on January 13, 1956 in Greensburg, Indiana to Evelyn (Schwering) and Justin Johannigman. Tom married the love of his life, Lois Merkel, on April 22, 1978. They had 4 children together, Jen & (Randy) Kramer of Greensburg, Kristie & (Tom Dudley) of Sunman, Mike & (Mollie Stone) Johannigman of Millhousen, and Craig & (Rachel Wallpe) Johannigman of St. Maurice – Decatur County.
Tom lived a very simple life with his wife of 48 years. He was a mechanic for 33 years at Al Reynolds before they closed down, and then moved onto work at K. B. Foods in the Maintenance Department in Greensburg for about 15 years in which he retired in 2022. He loved helping his family and friends anyway he could from working on their vehicles to tinkering on farm equipment out in his barn. He was always eager to take on a challenge, seeing how much he could create from nothing.
Tom was a man of very few words, but had a passion for anything deer, John Deere that is. He enjoyed going hunting with his beagle dog, grandkids, and friends. Tom loved to fish back at his pond with loved ones and camping together. He enjoyed listening to bluegrass music and attending the Happy Valley and Bean Blossom Bluegrass Festivals. He loved attending the Power of the Past in Greensburg with his family and grandchildren. Tom had a heart for playing his guitar and mandolin that was passed down to him from his father.
He was a lifelong member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Millhousen where he participated in the Men’s Choir. He was also a long time member of the Knights of St. John in Millhousen.
He is survived by his loving wife, Lois, all four children, 13 grandchildren, his mother Evelyn Johannigman, 1 brother Mark Johannigman, and 4 sisters; Sue & Steve Koors of Greensburg, Mary & Mike Moorman of Sunman, Julie & Kevin Bower of Oldenburg, and Karen & Bill Brown of St. Paul, as well as aunts, uncles and lots of cousins. Tom was preceded in death by his father Justin Johannigman and his sister Linda Hollis.
A visitation will be held on Tuesday January 27, 2026 at Porter – Oliger – Pearson funeral home in Greensburg from 4:00 – 7:00 with Rosary at 3:30. A funeral Mass with Christian burial will be held on Wednesday January 28, 2026 in Millhousen at Immaculate Conception with Mass starting at 10:30 and burial immediately following.
In lieu of flowers you may make a monetary donation in memory of Tom to the Marion Township Volunteer Fire Department and /or the Buildings and Grounds fund of Immaculate Conception Parish.
