Walter R. Girod, age 14, of rural Berne, IN, passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at his home. He was born on Wednesday, May 31, 2011, in Adams County, IN. Walter was of the Old Order Amish Church.

Survivors include his parents, Roman G. & Barbara K. (Girod) Girod, Berne, IN; siblings, Jonathan R. Girod, Catherine R. Girod, Ann R. Girod, Mary R. Girod, Roman B. Girod, Aden R. Girod, and Irene R. Girod, all of Berne, IN.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Laura R. Girod; paternal grandparents, Stephen E. & Mary (Christner) Girod; and maternal grandparents, Menno R. & Catherine (Schwartz) Girod.

Visitation will be held at the Girod residence located at 7958 S. 150 E., Berne, on Monday, October 13, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM and from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.

A Funeral Service will be held at the Girod residence at 9:00 AM on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, with Bishop John E. Schwartz officiating. Interment will follow in the Bunker Hill Amish Cemetery in Adams County.

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