Cody Lynn Groninger, 40, of New Haven and formerly of Disko, Indiana, passed unexpectedly on Monday, July 10, 2023.

Cody was born on March 7, 1983 in Paintsville, Kentucky to Danny L. and Kathy Ann (Swain) Groninger. He was a 2001 graduate of Tippecanoe Valley High School. Cody had numerous occupations over the years, He had several roles that involved traveling all over the country. His last job was an installer and crew manager doing epoxy floor installation.

He enjoyed watching the Cubs and Bears, and was a lifelong fan. Cody loved to have fun and was always laughing and joking around. Cody and his daughter enjoyed nature walks, camping, zoo trips, and traveling to Silver Beach in Michigan. Maizie was his world. No matter where life took him, you could find him with a smile.

He is survived by his daughter Maizie Groninger and her mother Jamie Rhoton; father and step mother Dan and wife Karen Groninger of Disko; sister Cori Groninger of Warsaw; half sisters Beth Bahney of Akron; Lia husband Jose Rosas of Akron; Jessica Bentley of Warsaw; several nieces and nephews.

Cody was preceded by his mother and step father Kathy Overlander and Lewie Overlander; and grandparents Gordon and Mary Louise Groninger and Arville “Bob” and Iris Joyce Swain.

The funeral service will take place at 5:00 pm, Sunday, July 16, 2023 at Hartzler Funeral Home 305 West Rochester Street Akron, Indiana with Orville Haney officiating.

Visitation hours will be held from 2 pm to the time of the service on Sunday, July 16, 2023 at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, Indiana.

Cody’s future remembrance place will be in the Akron Cemetery, Akron, Indiana.