Thomas J. Verplank, 72, died March 27 surrounded by family.
He is survived by his wife, Janice, of 42 years, and his three children, Johanna, Gerrit (Erin) and Dina (Matt) Verplank. He leaves behind three grandchildren, Jayden, Ashten and Bellarose Verplank and three siblings, Rick Verplank, George Verplank and Kathy Boll.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Evelyn Verplank, and his brother, C. Michael Verplank.
Tom graduated from North Central High School and Purdue University. He spent his career as a teacher, school counselor and then went on to become the athletic director at Broad Ripple High School. However, his real love was on a rugby field.
Tom was one of the founding fathers of the Indianapolis Rugby Club and he also formed and coached the very first high school rugby team in Hamilton Co.
Tom wanted the life he led to be celebrated. He wanted his children and grandchildren to live life, like he, with no regrets.
