Jason Ross Smith

Jason Ross Smith, age 46 of Nappanee, IN unexpectedly passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2026 at Elkhart General Hospital. Jason was born on June 10, 1980 to Ross Smith and Paula Gluck in Elkhart IN.

Jason worked in retail in customer service. He was president of Fairview Grange and a Master at Indiana State Grange, following in his father’s footsteps. Jason was also a member of the Lions Club and was recently elected as president, he was also former Master Mason of the Masonic Lodge in Indianapolis, IN. Jason loved to travel and nothing meant more to him than spending time with his family, going on family vacations and playing cards and board games. He enjoyed bowling, camping, being a food truck vendor and game nights with the family. Jason had a wonderful personality and a great gift for gabbing, especially telling “Dad Jokes”! He enjoyed being the giggling goofball during the family mitten gift at Christmas. He never met a stranger and always left as a friend. He was an avid farmer. Jason will be deeply missed.

Jason is survived by his mother Paula Gluck; his children Raice Martin of Huntington, IN; Taylor (Anthony) Smith of Elkhart, IN; Morgan Smith of Nappanee, IN; Bailey Smith of Nappanee, IN; David Smith of Nappanee, IN; and Logan Smith of Nappanee, IN; the mother of his children Angela Housouer; grandson Maverick Martin; sister Erin (Angela) Smith of Lakeville, IN ; nieces and nephews Jason Reed, Trinity Wise and Jadon Anderson, great nieces Zoey Smith and Sofia Smith.

A celebration of Jason’s life will be from 4-8pm Saturday, July 11, 2026 at Fairview Grange, 22482 CR 45, Goshen, IN. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Jason’s sister Erin to help care for his children. Donations can be made directly to Erin or sent to the funeral home. Stemm-Lawson-Peterson Funeral Home, 1531 Cobblestone Blvd., Elkhart, IN 46514 is assisting Jason’s family. Online condolences may be sent to his family at www.stemmlawsonpeterson.com