Samuel M. Girod Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Samuel M. Girod of Berne, Indiana, who passed away on January 13, 2026, at the age of 87, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Menno S. Girod and Maryann W. Girod (Schwartz); his former wife Barbara N. Wengerd; his children, Barbara Girod and David Girod; and his siblings, Jerry M., Amos M., Joe M. Girod and Susan M. Schwartz.
He is survived by: his wife Ada Girod of Berne, Indiana; his children, Christina W. Schwartz (Enos J.) of Berne, Indiana, Samuel W. Girod (Josephine J.) of Owingsville, Kentucky and Mary W. Hilty (Elmer Z.) of Berne, Indiana; his stepchildren, Leander A. R. Schwartz (Mandy E.) of Berne, Indiana, Lucy A. R. Girod (Jacob E. R.) of Olympia, Kentucky, Judy A. R. Girod (James N.) of Owingsville, Kentucky, Ruth A. R. Schwartz (Reuben E. J.) of Byrant, Indiana, Elma A. R. Schwartz (Enos E. J.) of Bryant, Indiana, Ada A. R. Christner (William L.) of Bryant, Indiana and Mary A. R. Wickey (Solomon S.) of Auburn, Indiana; and his siblings, David M. Girod (Rebecca) of Berne, Indiana, Benjamin M. Girod (Esther) of Berne, Indiana, Lizzie M. Christner of Berne, Indiana, Mary M. Schwartz (John B.) of Moorland, Indiana, Martha M. Schwartz (Noah B.) of Decatur, Indiana, Emma M. Christner (Sam) of Monroe, Indiana and Josephine M. Wengerd (Noah) of Geneva, Indiana. He is also survived by 23 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
