Indianapolis:
Jeremy Matthew Straeter, 29, passed away in his sleep Sunday, January 8, 2012. He left this earth for a better home. He was a free spirit and had a big friendly smile showing his beautiful white teeth and his mother''s dimples.
He had something positive to say about everyone. He was a devoted father who loved playing games with his son and reading bedtime stories to his daughter. He spent many happy hours with them. He went to Our Lady of the Greenwood grade school and Roncalli High School. He was a graduate of Lincoln Tech. Jeremy was a computer programmer and loved anything high-tech. He was previously employed with Best Buy as a Geek Squad Technician.
He is survived by companion Heather Stanton; son Seth Matthew Straeter; daughter Riley Nicole Straeter; mother and stepfather Crystal Sherlean and Larry Minnix; brothers Brian and Christopher Straeter; father Douglas Straeter; grandparents Jack W. and Minnie L. Ragland; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and nephews who adored him. He also especially loved his Aunt Con Con as she thought of him as a son. Jeremy is also survived by Jim and Kim Stanton who thought of him as their son-in-law and Josh Stanton who considered him a brother-in-law.
His Bright Star will glow forever in Heaven and his Free Spirit will smile down upon us from the sky. We will miss you so much but you will live on in all our hearts.
Visitation will be on Friday, January 13, 2012 from 1:00 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. at Forest Lawn Funeral Home, 1977 S. State Rd. 135, Greenwood with the service immediately following. If you would like to sign the online guest book or send condolences to the family you may do so by visiting www.forestlawncemetery-fh.com.