Neva Marie Wank

Neva Marie Heintz Wank, 65 of Winamac passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at home surrounded by her loving family. Neva bravely fought a brief battle with cancer.

Neva began her eternal journey on January 3, 1960 in Starke County to the late Jack and Marjorie (Field) Heintz. She was the youngest of 3 children and known for her spunk and for holding her own. She attended Eastern Pulaski Schools from where she received her GED. Neva also earned her Associates Degree in accounting from the Indiana Business College of Kokomo. After graduation she lived in Logansport and then settling in Winamac working various jobs.

On July 7th 1984 she married her soulmate Sam Wank. She used her accounting skills to support the small grain farm she and Sam operated for many years.

More than farming Neva loved her family. In married life her work was her home and family. With Sam, Neva raised four boys. As their children grew up, they were very involved in a local homeschooling group and 4-H. She served as the President of the homeschooling group for 11 years and with Sam as 4-H leader of Harrison Hustlers 4-H Club. After retiring from 4-H leader she gave her time as a project judge for many years. In 2009 she and Sam received the Pulaski County Friends of 4-H award.

As her boys grew up and started their own families, Neva continued to give her time through St. Peters Catholic Church in Winamac. She gave countless hours to the funeral dinner effort and to the Good Samaritan Store.

In 2010, Sam built her the summer kitchen of her dreams. She considered herself a “canning rebel” and loved canning the bounty of Sam’s vast garden.

Neva always had a smile for everyone. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Survivors include her husband, Sam Wank

Sons:

Rex and Julie Wank of Winamac

Cory and Pam Wank of Rochester

Lance and Nicole Wank of Francesville

Walker Wank of Winamac

Grandchildren:

Kirstin, Katlin, Michelle, Wyatt, Shay, Harlan and Marjorie

Great grandchildren:

Harlow, Ruby, Barrett, and Easton.

Siblings,

Rich Heintz of Winamac

Nancy Heintz Kline of Monticello

Sister-in-law:

Linda Wank Lewis of Columbus

She is also survived by several nieces, nephew, great nieces and great nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents, brother-in-law, Norm Lewis, father-in-law, John Fredrick Wank and mother-in-law, Alberta Frances Becker Wank.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m., November 22, 2025 at St. Peters Catholic Church in Winamac.

Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The Rosary will be said at 10:30 a.m. with Mass immediately to follow.

A gathering of family and friends will also be held from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday, November 29, 2025 at the Eagles in Winamac.

Memorial contributions can be made to St. Peter Catholic Church of Winamac.

Neva’s online guestbook is available and condolences can be shared with the Wank family at www.ransfuneralhomes.com.