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 http://www.forestlawncemetery-fh.com.

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Published by The Indianapolis Star on Jan. 12, 2012.

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for Jeremy Straeter

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54 Entries

Aunt Connie

July 20, 2025

Jeremy lived his life his way. He was an extremely good father. He is loved in my heart. Aunt Connie

Riley Straeter

January 8, 2023

11 years without you daddy, this years difficult considering i graduate this year and you won´t be sitting there:( i go to indiana state this year and i know you´d be so proud of me wanting to achieve a goal i´ve had since third grade and that´s becoming a NICU nursei love you so much, walter

Riley Straeter

January 8, 2021

well dad, today.. 9 years ago i didn’t know i was never going to see you again. this year was super hard because it’s just another year reminding me i never get to see you again. i miss you more than anything today, and i started back at school which was rough because of my knee, but i pushed through like you would want me to. i just want you to know dad, you were the best thing i had, and the worst thing i lost i never go a day without thinking of you or what it would be like if you were here today, i wonder how you would think of the world right now.. it’s crazy how much the world has changed. i love you forever and always daddy❤

Riley Straeter

December 20, 2020

hi dad, i miss you a lot right now and i wish you were here to see me grow in to the young women you’d want me to be. i’m living for you and i’m going make sure everyone knows who you are, i’m 16 now i get my license in february and i wish you were here to see it, i had knee surgery and it’s been rocky but mamaw has gotten me through it, i miss and love you so much, love riley

Riley Straeter

December 19, 2020

Hey dad, i know you’re never going to read this but i just found this so um.. i miss you a lot, i’ve grown up a lot i’m now 16 and it’s 2020. you’ve been gone for almost 9 years now and i still don’t go a day without missing you or thinking of you, mamaw and papaw have been taking good care of me and bubby and i wish to say i was still doing gymnastics but i had a bad injury back in february and just had surgery done on friday december 16, 2020. it’s been rough but everyone has been taking care of me, i also got my wisdom teeth taken out, boy would you have loved me after my surgery haha, jennifer now has 3 beautiful children and they now live 2 houses down from us. they are adorable and you would love them. i miss you dad and i wish you were here to see me grow in the girl you always saw me being. it’s been rough recently without having you here but i get to hear stories about you even though you should be here:( i love you so much and i know your out there somewhere in heaven just watching over me saying “i’m so proud of you walter” i just wish you were here to tell me in person, i’ve also realized your not gonna be here for things i’m gonna need you for like walking me down the isle when i marry the love of my life or being at the hospital when your grand child is born or sending me off to college etc. seth drives me crazy but i always see you in him. he makes everyone laugh and has a sense of humor like what you had, i have your looks and i talk a mile a minute. i wish you were here so i could talk about things i can’t talk about with mamaw or papaw because only you would understand. i wish you were here to tell me how gross boys are and how to handle my first heartbreak. well i guess i’ll stop here for now but just know i love you so much and mamaw and papaw are teaching me everything (i also start driving in february) i’m growing up and i wish you were just here to see it. i love you daddy:( forever and always will be the first love of my life❤

Aunt Connie

January 6, 2020

You never said I am leaving you, you never said goodbye. You were gone before I knew it and only God knows why. A million times I needed you, a million times I cried. If loving you could have saved you, you never would have died. In life I loved you dearly, in death I hold you still. In my heart you hold a place no one could ever fill. It broke my heart to lose you but you didn't go alone, for the biggest part of me went with you the day He took you home. Love always, Aunt Connie

Aunt Connie

January 5, 2020

Jer, on January 8, 2020 you left us eight years ago. We miss you as much now as the morning we received the call that you were gone. I still cannot believe it. You are at peace with God where no one can ever hurt you again. Your babies are nearly geown and miss you every day. You would be so proud of the young adults they have grown in to. They have had a wonderful life and great upbringing with your mom (mamaw) and papaw Larry. Your entire family misses you and think of you daily. I love you boy. Aunt Connie

February 6, 2016

You are still thought of often

February 6, 2016

You are still thought about often

Jer's Mom

January 9, 2015

Well Son, yesterday was 3 long years since you've been gone. I miss you today just as much as I missed you the day you left to go to heaven. Life has been hectic, to say the least. Your children keep Larry and I quite busy. You would love how Papaw helps with them. We do get help from your Uncle Jack, Chrissy and Jenny Jenny. They treat the kids just like their own and like to take them to special places. Uncle Jerry and Aunt Nancy like to take them for Mexican on Sundays. Granny Minnie and Grandpa Jack love seeing the kids come by and keeping up to date on their activites. The kids miss you more than you will ever know. They do keep busy with family and I know you are watching how happy and close they have grown. Riley cried yesterday because she missed you a lot. Seth speaks of you often. Joycee calls them at least once a week and loves to tell them stories about you. Jer you broke a lot of hearts when you left. Love Mom

Uncle Jerry

May 21, 2014

Miss you buddy on your birthday.

May 20, 2014

Jeremy,
Today is your birthday baby boy. What I would give to wrap my arms around you and protect you from the world. You were so deeply loved by all of your family. I miss you more than words can express. I hold you in my heart. Jackie misses his buddy. The kids miss Daddy but hold happy memories of you. Your Mom is doing better at times, but has some days that are worse than others. I know you are in a better place with HIM. We will all try to carry on until we see each other again. All of your family, your Mom, Kids, Granny, Grandpa, Aunts, Uncles and Cousins all miss you and carry you in our thoughts and prayers. Love forever, Aunt Connie

March 21, 2014

Love you Son, Mom

Mom

January 9, 2014

Two years ago today I lost you my baby son. I received the news no mother ever should hear. I still wait to hear my phone ring and you saying "Hey Mom". Every conversation (you would call me every day, if not 10 times a day) started with "Hey Mom". You loved your children more than anyone else here on earth. You were the best dad I'd ever seen in my life. You were their primary caregiver. If your children needed anything at all, you were there. If they woke up sick or scared in the middle of the night it was YOU who calmed and dried their tears. I can still see you with them in your strong arms as you would hold them close to your heart to rock them back to sleep. I knew you were not perfect, but you were always a perfect dad! You lived your life the way you wanted to, but you always placed your kids first. Where ever you went, they were right there with you. I remember one night when you had to work you didn't want to leave them because they were so sick. You bundled them up and took them with you. You made a pallet on the floor and kept them under your desk so you could keep an eye on them while you worked. I told you I would keep them, but you insisted they go with you. I hurt every day when I wake because you are no longer here, but I know you hurt more because you aren't here to be with them and watch them grow up. I know that you feel comforted to know that I am picking up where you left off. Son you were always there for me as well. God must have really needed you to call you home so soon. Seems everyone, including God, knew you would do anything to help anyone. Rest in peace my Son, you deserve it.

Aunt ConCon

January 8, 2014

Jeremy,
It has been 2 full years since you were taken from us. I still miss you as much today as I did 2 years ago. You will never be forgotten by those who truly loved you. You were such a blessing in many ways. Your children are getting so big and I know you are watching over them as well as your Mom. Many tears have been shed since the day GOD called you home but I hold on to every word you ever spoke and your big beautiful smile. Save me a seat beside you in Heaven. GOD bless you. Aunt ConCon.

February 17, 2013

Andrea, Jeremy spoke of you often. Would you be able to let his friend Sam know. I never knew Sam's last name or yours, therefore, I wasn't able to let you know. We miss Jeremy more than anyone will ever know.
Thanks,
Jer's Mom

Tara Ingram

February 16, 2013

So sorry to know Jeremy left so soon. May the memories of him and his laughter live on in all of your hearts forever! He truly was a big ball of laughter with a trail behind him laughing. I knew him years ago and worked with him. I can never forget how he laughed and made people laugh. I have a couple memories to share. I know I braided his hair a few times in itty bitty braids lol and also I have a drawing of a tattoo he showed me a picture of laughed and asked if I thought I could draw it. I'm no artist but I gave it shot. I wouldn't you know he took it and got it. It is the blood brothers one on his arm. I still have the drawing. Jeremy was full of life and fun to be around. So truly sorry to hear. God bless his children, wife, mother, whole family and friends.

Andrea

February 16, 2013

I'm just learning of Jeremy's passing I was fooling around on the computer and this is what I came across. Incredibly sad. I remember Jeremy back from our Burger King days back in Browns Mills, NJ those were the days. I will remember him for his smile, outgoing personality, and positive outlook, and for the occasional braids in his hair.lol. My deepest sympathies to all of his family and especially his wife Heather and his children. R.I.P. Jeremy

Jack Ragland

January 8, 2013

Miss you

Happy Birthday to your baby girl Riley!

Love Mom

November 21, 2012

Jeremy, I go and visit and talk with you often. There is not ONE day that goes by without me thinking of you. I miss you more with each passing day. I know you are safe in Heaven with GOD. Please reach down and place your hand on your Mom, Seth and Riley as their saddness of missing you grows with each passing moment. I hope you found your happy place we talked about so many times. I always think of the funny things you said and did which was often and as you used to say AND sing "Don't Worry Be Happy". You always had a smile for everyone. You touched so many lives in the short time we had with you and for that we are Thankful to GOD for giving you to us. Until I see you again, YOU will always be in my heart, mind and prayers. Love forever and always, Aunt Connie :-)

babydoll

November 20, 2012

Hey Love,
Tomorrow is our beautiful daughter's 8th birthday. I never will forget the day she was born..you and Josh went to toy's R us and bought operation. Then when she was being delivered you turned as white as a ghost because they brought in a table of knifes. Then on her 1st birthday you brought Kali home to us....that dog still looks around for you! Well I just wanted to Thank you for giving me sch an amazing child...we all miss you so much Jeremy and Thanksgiving is Wednesday and the birthday and holidays just arnt the same...I miss you terrible...Happy Thanksgiving babe....Love your babydoll! I'll tell sis you said Happy Birthday for ya! Just wish u could do it

November 14, 2012

Hi babe....10 years ago today I found out I was pregnant with our son...I was so happy and scared at the same time....when you called me on the phone I remember when I told you and you were so happy and screamed 'I'm gonna be a daddy' that's the day i feel in love with you...I miss you so much Jeremy...love your babydoll!

August 17, 2012

OMG..we miss you son...Seth thinks he had a bad nightmare and he told me last night that when he wakes up its true..you're not here with us anymore...love you so much!

christina dougherty

June 9, 2012

On the way to Virginia I heard Friends in Low Places 2x I know you were with us, because that song never plays 2x thanks for keeping us safe...we love and miss u bunches

Your Mom

June 8, 2012

Jer..every day I miss you more..every day my heart aches..every day I cry. I just wish you were here where you belong. Love, Mom

Jer's Mom

May 24, 2012

Josh Stanton

May 23, 2012

My dog!!! Your were and still are the only true brother I have... We had some good times together no matter what you was doing you always had a way to make everyone smile and laugh I will never forget you Jeremy... Your family kids we all reminisce the good and the bad times... But the good ol saying is only the good die young!!! Hold it down up there and always remember I love you and I'll meet you at the crossroads brother! R.I.P!!!

christina Dougherty

May 23, 2012

I love you.simple n forever

Alison Wells

May 22, 2012

Happy Birthday Germy! We think about you every day and still wish you would walk through my door again talking a mile a min and I have to tell you to slow down. CoCo and CeCe miss you and said they love you. I know Heather and them babies miss you like crazy to but we are all here for them and helping them out in every way we can. Im sure your still keepin the party goin up there and still have that smile on your face. We love you and miss you bub!

May 20, 2012

Jeremy,

Happy 30th birthday! You are so missed by all! There is not a day goes by that I don't think about you. I miss your smile,hugs, your kind words and just the presence of you!My heart aches for your Mom, kids and Heather. At times they seem so lost. Just know I love you like a son....

Love,
Kim

Jers Mom

April 26, 2012

We all miss you son...your babies are doing great (you would be so proud of them). Heather is really trying her best, but really misses you a lot. I think she realizes how much you spoiled her and your babies. In life, sometimes we take for granted that family will always be there...you taught us that's not always true. Not a day goes by that someone says..."remember when Jer did this...remember when Jer did that". You lived your life to the fullest son (that much I know for sure). I too, have a lot of unanswered questions as to why God chose to take you when he did. We, as humans, aren't supposed to question God, but I do. My heart breaks everyday since January 8th...rest my son and all the family will help Heather look out for the babies (just as you would if you were here). I have no idea where you found the energy, but you were an awesome Dada to your babies. Love, Mom

April 24, 2012

You have been on my mind a lot lately. I hope I know how much we miss and love u..this is all so unreal..my heart breaks for ur mom n babies..I love u buddy..love ur sis Chrissy

Connie Bundy

April 23, 2012

Jeremy, I miss you more with each passing day. You gave us two wonderful children Seth & Riley who miss their DaDa so very much. I will never let them forget you or how much you love and enjoyed your babies. There are still alot of unanswered questions that someday GOD will give all of us the answers to about the night you died. Until then, I will always hold you deep within my heart. Love you baby boy. Aunt ConCon

April 5, 2012

Jack Ragland

April 4, 2012

Rest in peace Jer I miss ya n love you like the brothers n BFF we was I will never live my life without thinkn of you.. We did a lot of good n bad things toghter but must of all we always had fun when we did wtever we did.. I wish I would of been there for you tht night n can't believe this is real. You was post start workn with me.. I think of what I could of done to keep you here everyday as do a lot of people but see you when I get there miss youuuuuu :( jackie

Love, Mom

February 24, 2012

Jer was the light of my life. He was my son and I miss him more than I can even describe. I love you son. I will watch over your babies as I know they were the light of your life. Love, Mom

Aunt ConCon

February 10, 2012

Jer you were and are my boy. I loved you so very much. Maybe someday God can tell me why he took you at such a young age. My heart and soul mourns you more every day. You will never leave me completely as I hold you in my heart with every breath that I take. May God keep a close and loving eye on your babies. Keep my seat warm beside you. I will see you again someday. Love Aunt ConCon.

Alison Wells

January 14, 2012

RIP Germy! You will be missed and will always be loved. Everyone will think about you everyday and we know you will be watching over all of us. Keep the party going up there and keep everyone laughing like you always did. Miss you and luv ya bub!

Helen Wyatt McIntosh

January 13, 2012

Heather I don`t believe I ever met Jeremy , I am so sorry to hear about your loss ! I know he will truly be missed ! May God comfort you and your beautiful children !!! One day we will all meet our loved ones in a Beautiful Place "Heaven" your old friend Helen (jason and Jamies mom )

June Padgett

January 13, 2012

To Jack Ragland: I am so sorry to hear about your grandson. You and your family are in my prayers. Jeremy sounds like a wonderful your man....be strong Jack.

Brandi-n-family

January 12, 2012

Heaven has a new angel...u will be missed terribly but never forgotten.<3 We love ya<3

Hannah Uberta

January 12, 2012

you will always be my light into my world

Hannah Uberta

January 12, 2012

I love you guys. Jer was a wonderful father. He had a big heart and was always nice to people! A memory i will never forget is when you did my hair. We were at his house and you said you can do hair really good and i didnt believe him, so he said fine i will do yours. i wasnt so sure but gave it a shot. after it was done he did a very good job! you will always be rembered and always will be loved. you will always have a special place in my heart! you are my angle that wacthes over me! I love you!!! xoxox

Hannah Uberta

January 12, 2012

I love you guys so much. Jer was a great father and a great person at heart!!!! i love him dearly and hope he is having a great time in heaven. My memory that i will never forget is him doing my hair. We were at his house and he said he could do hair. I didn't believe him so he said he would do mine i wasn't so sure. but after he did it , i loved it. I am praying that you are in heaven having a great time.! you will always have a special place in my heart!!!! you are my angle. xoxo

Christina Dougherty n Family

January 12, 2012

We will forever keep a light glowing in our family in honor of you...

Christina Dougherty

January 12, 2012

Words can not begin to explain the sadness in my heart. I will miss your beautiful smile and your fast talking voice...lol. There are not many childhood memories that didn't include you...We will never let your memory die...we love you Jer!!! Rest in peace buddy....

Michelle Inabnit

January 12, 2012

Heather, God will take very good care of Jeremy and continue watching over you, Seth and Riley. I can't imagine what you are going through, if you ever need me I will always be here.

Betty & Chuck Schumm

January 12, 2012

Heather, Riley and Seth, I'm so sorry to hear of Jeremy's passing. While the loss of a loved one is never easy, it is hardest when they are taken from us too soon. Jeremy left at such a youthful age and is certainly one of those losses for which we question what might have been.

Chuck and I want to offer you and your family our sincere condolence and deepest sympathy on your loss. I hope the outpouring of sympathy, kind acts of friends and strangers give you some comfort in knowing that your loss is felt by many. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Love,

Kristen Statzer

January 12, 2012

I'm sorry Heather and family. I can't imagine what you are feeling or going through. Just know Jeremy is always with you and will live forever in your hearts. Prayers are with you all.

Patti McWilliams

January 12, 2012

He was a great father and "husband" he will be missed greatly

Heather Stanton\Straeter

January 12, 2012

Jeremy,
I am so happy that I got to have 10 wonderful years of memories with you. The birth's of our two beautiful children. Our many vacations to Holiday World. LOL our Dale Hallow trip with my grandma, mom and dad, Debbie and Lindsay. Our bed time was 7:30 pm to 6 am so my dad could get his beauty sleep. You and Lindsay taking off on our little speed boat thingy. Spending Saturday night with all of us in the bed making just snack foods and watching movies. The first time you asked me to marry you and the gear in the car broke so you drove all the way home from Greenwood to Rockville road backwards and told me that the ring was not in yet, you got down on one knee when you git nack and asked me to marry you, showed me the ring and all's I said was " I thought you didn't get the ring. LOL I know you wanted to throw that ring right at my head.
All of our summer days cooking out and swimming in the pool. Our late night early morning talks pretty much about nothing but laughing all night. I also remember you putting on old school songs and jumping on the bed and trying to sing.
Most of all I remember your wonderful smile and huge heart and kindness towards everyone. It really breaks my heart knowing I wont get anymore great memories with you. But blessed at the same time because I had 10 years with you. God I miss you so much and I just want you here with me but I know you are watching over all of us, I will make sure our babies know how much of an amazing person you were. You will always be my number 1 and heazy on my heart and I will keep you alive forever. Thank you so much for all the great memories and 2 adorable kids, I have many many more memories but It would take up a whole book. I love you so much Jer and I know you are having a party in Heavan. I love and miss you so bad it hurts, but I know one day we will see each other again and I hope you are the first face I see when I get there. Your babies will be taking care of just as if you would want them to be raised. I wish you didn;t have to leave us so soon, but God needed an Angel and he took you! Don't have to much fun up there and watch downon us from time to time.
I love you and Miss you so much!
Your baby doll

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