Kent Girod

Kent Leroy Girod, 79, of Decatur passed away Saturday, July 24, 2021, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born July 1, 1942, in Decatur to Glen E. and Irene M. (Peck) Girod. He was married May 29, 1965, at Salem Magley Church to Charlsie M. Clark. They were married 56 wonderful years before his passing.
He proudly served in the Army Reserves for 16 years.
He was a member of Salem Magley Church for his entire life where he was a very active member of the church. He served his church as trustee, deacon, president, vice-president, financial secretary, cemetery committee member and music board leader. He also served his church as a member of children’s and adult choir and the men’s quartet. He and his wife oversaw the Growing Hope Globally, formerly known as Foods Resource Bank, for 15 plus years and helped pack Hero Meals in Adams County. He organized numerous mission trips through Indiana Kentucky Conference of the UCC. He was also a member of the Sprinkler Fitters Union Local #669 for 55 years.
He retired from Shambaugh and Sons in 2000 after starting the sprinkler division within the company in 1969. He also retired from farming and raising beef cattle in 1981. After retirement, he started Papa’s Dream Service for the community, which he greatly enjoyed.
He had a deep love for his family, his children, grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He had a servant’s heart for Christ and his community.
He is survived by his wife of Decatur; daughter, Tammy (Troy) Heyerly of New Haven; two sons, Kerry (Pamela) Girod of Fort Worth, Texas; and Troy (Dr. Justina) Girod of Fort Wayne; sister, Nyla (Richard “Dick”) Johnson of Decatur; seven grandchildren, Andrew (Lydia) VanAsperen; Cieara (David) Wengerd; Kayla (Dustin) Gonzales; Karly Girod; Kinsey Girod; Jelena Girod; and Darsen Girod; and
five great-grandchildren, Ehverr, and Holden VanAsperen; and Laithon, Blaikly and Emmitt Wengerd.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and three brothers, Arno, Gery and Ronald Girod.
Visitation will be Wednesday, July 28 from 5-8 p.m. at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur and from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at Salem Magley Church, 7494N 600W, Decatur followed by the funeral service at 12:30 p.m. Officiating will be Pastor Chris Hirschy. Burial will be at Salem Magley Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Salem Magley Church Cemetery Fund or The American Heart Association.
Arrangements provided by Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur. To sign the online guestbook, visit www.zwickjahn.com.