Jacob B. Girod, 71, of rural Berne, IN, passed away at 10:50 PM on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 in the emergency room at Adams Memorial Hospital.  He was born on Monday, April 20, 1953, in Adams Co., IN.  He was married to Delilah (Schwartz) Girod. Jacob was a woodworker and was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.

Survivors include his Wife - Deliliah E. (Schwartz) Girod, Berne, IN, Stepmother - Clara Byler, Salem, IN, Children - Emma J. (Jacob) Wickey, Berne, IN, Jacob J. (Emma) Girod, Willshire, OH, Benjamin J. (Lucy) Girod, Berne, IN, Delilah J. (Menno) Wickey, Berne, IN, Melinda J. (John) Schwartz, Monroe, IN, Ernest J. (Lizzie) Girod, Berne, IN, Amanda J. (John) Schwartz, Decatur, IN, Ervin J. (Mary) Girod, Portland, IN, Andrew J. (Elizabeth) Girod, Portland, IN, 76 Grandchildren, 15 Great Grandchildren, Brothers - Sam (Mary) Girod, Salem , IN, Eli (Mandy) Girod, Geneva, IN, Ernest (Lucy) Girod, Geneva, IN, Ben (Rosie) Girod, Delaney, IN, Jerry (Melinda) Girod, Bryant, IN, David (Elma) Girod, Salem, IN, Aden (Mary) Girod, Carlisle, KY, Amos (Ann) Girod, Salem, IN, Half Brothers - Simon (Christine) Girod, Brooksville, KY, Manuel (Mandy) Girod, Brooksville, KY, Sisters - Emma (Emanuel) Schwartz, Monroe, IN, Lizzie (Rudy) Christner, Owensville, KY, Melinda (Joe) Schwartz, Decatur, IN, Step Brothers - William (Becky) Byler, Salem, IN, Ruben (Delilah) Byler, Delaney, IN, Jacob (Mary) Byler, IN,  Step-Sisters - Mattie (Martin) Schmidt, Salem, Susie (Manuel) Schmidt, Salem, IN, and several Nieces & Nephews.

He was preceded in death by his Father - Benjamin S. Girod, Mother - Catherine J. (Wickey) Girod, and Stepbrothers - Andy Byler, Johnathan Byler, and John Byler.

Visitation will be held at the Jacob B. Girod residence located at 2595 E. 650 S. Berne on Friday, May 10, 2024 from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM and from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM on Saturday, May 11, 2024.

A Funeral service will be held at the Jacob B. Girod residence at 9:00 AM on Sunday, May 12, 2024 with Bishop Sam S. Schwartz officiating. Interment will follow in the Blue Creek Amish Cemetery in Berne.

Arrangements are being handled by Downing & Glancy Funeral Home in Geneva.

Online condolences may be made at www.glancyfuneralhomes.com