Samuel J. Sweeden, 79, South Bend, died Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, at his home in South Bend.

Sam was born May 4, 1943.

On July 2, 1961, he married Carol (Scott) Sweeden, who survives.

Sam is survived by his loving wife, Carol; daughters, Terri (Charlie) Sriver, Bonita Springs, Fla. and Juli (Clint) Emberton, South Bend; sons, Tom (Laura) Sweeden, Des Moines, Iowa and Tim (Regina) Sweeden, Westfield; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

Palmer Funeral Home — Welsheimer Chapel, South Bend, is in charge of arrangements.