John O. Lind
Last Updated on November 11, 2026 by Cass County Communication Network
John Lind, 84 of Burnettsville passed away peacefully in Parkview Hospital Logansport.
Born on January 21, 1942 in Monticello IN. He was the son of the late Robert and Marilyn Lind.
A man defined by his extraordinary work ethic and love for the land, he spent his younger years balancing family and taking care of his farm along with holding down two jobs-working tirelessly at RCA and later retiring from Peter’s Revington. Even while working nights, his days were filled with community and grit, as he worked at local elevators and helped fellow farmers whenever help was needed.
His true sanctuary was his small farm, where his passion for raising animals brought him endless joy. Over the years, the farm welcomed a lively assortment of creatures, including Black Angus cattle, pot-bellied pigs, goats, rabbits, and his absolute favorite, horses. He was rarely alone in these endeavors, always accompanied by the neighbor boy, Damon Clements, who grew up serving as his loyal sidekick and helper on the farm. A gifted craftsman who was always expanding his barn to make room for a new animal he had picked up, building custom stalls with his own hands. His woodworking talents extended far beyond the barn; he lovingly crafted a feed bin for his animals, wooden toy boxes, playhouses, and miniature barns that became treasured keepsakes for his children, nieces and nephews.
Those that knew him in his younger years will fondly remember his sharp wit for a good card game. A legendary euchre player, he was famous for confidently making it trump without so much as looking at his hand- a testament of his playful spirit and bold nature.
He is survived by his daughter, Tammy Cook (Robert) of Burnettsville, granddaughter Rachel Ross (Justin) of Niles Michigan, grandson Josh Cook of Burnettsville, great granddaughter Kylee Ross of Niles Michigan , great grandson Garrett Ross of Niles Michigan , sisters Barb Staley of Monticello , Bev Tatlock (Don)of Arizona, Susie Rowland of Monticello Dorothy Bosse ( Roger) of Battle Creek Michigan, brother Jim Lind (Vonda) of Monticello, sisters-in-law, Pat Hall of Headlee and Wilma Bowman of Burnettsville, nieces and nephews; and a community of friends and neighbors who will miss his helping hand.
He was preceded in death by wife Sandra Lind, daughters Linda Madary, Debbie Lind, parents Robert and Marilyn Lind, brothers Bill Lind and Tommy Lind, brother in Laws Jim Rowland, Don Robertson, Richard Robertson, Jerry Hall , Larry Bowman and Joe Weaver, sister in laws Barb Lind, Marilyn Weaver, Geneva Kozma, Helen Crockett and Betty Robertson.
Services will be at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, November 12, 2026 at Rans Funeral Homes & Crematory, Harrison Chapel, 304 S. Chicago St., Royal Center.
Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until the time of the service.
John’s online guestbook is available and condolences can be shared with the family at www.ransfuneralhomes.com.