Marion Francis "Sam" Grider

May 18, 1943 - April 21, 2015

Marion Francis "Sam" Grider, 71, of Vallonia, died on Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at 8am at his residence. He retired from Cummins after 34 years. He was a member of Vallonia Christian Church. Sam was born on May 18, 1943 in Vallonia the son of the late Carl and Elizabeth Taskey Grider. On November 30, 1962 in Vallonia he married Rosie Wheeler, she survives in Vallonia. Other survivors include his children: Jay Grider of Vallonia and Jill (Tony) Stuckwisch of Seymour; a sister-in-law whom he raised: Dana Sterling; Grandchildren: Nick Grider, Chase Grider, Austin Grider, Alyssa Stuckwisch, Mallory Stuckwisch, Ellen Stuckwisch, Dustin Morgeson and Lindsay Morgeson; 3 Brothers: Lloyd Grider, Donnie Grider, and Terry Grider; and 2 sisters: Anita Sturgeon and Sharon Nuss. He was preceded in death by his parents. Sam was a 1961 graduate of Vallonia High School. Over the years Sam had served and been involved as a Sunday School Teacher and Deacon at Vallonia Christian Church; Brownstown High School Track and Cross Country Coach; Brownstown Community School Board; Vallonia Loin's Club; Red Cross; and Ft. Vallonia Committee. He was a Marathon runner and enjoyed watching his birds. Funeral services will be conducted at Vallonia Christian Church on Friday, April 24 at 11am with Chris Criminger officiating. Burial will follow at Vallonia Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8pm Thursday, April 23 at Vallonia Christian Church and also one hour prior to services on Friday at the church. Memorial contributions may be given to Vallonia Christian Church Building Fund or Schneck Medical Center Hospice. Arrangement by Johnson Funeral Home. Online condolences may be expressed at Johnsonfh.net. Service: Friday, April 24 at 11am Vallonia Christian Church Visitation: Thursday, April 23 from 4-8pm Friday, April 24 from 10-11am Vallonia Christian Church