James “Jim” W. Streby Sr., 48, of Columbia City, passed away at 3:42 p.m. Sunday, May 31, 2015 at his home.

Mr. Streby was born on March 6, 1967, in Fort Wayne, a son of Kenneth Streby and Linda (Lambert) Kuehner. He spent his formative years in Fort Wayne, and graduated from South Side High School in 1986.

After high school he service in the 82nd Airborn in the United States Army.

He was employed at Dexter Axle in Albion for 23 years and McDonalds in Churubusco for seven years.

The surviving relatives include three sons: Brandon L. Andrews, Fort Wayne; Darren J. Andrews, North Manchester; and James W. (Darci Murphy) Streby Jr.; Albion; three daughters: Kasey S. Rossi; Cassandra M. Streby; and Kassittey C. Streby, all of Fort Wayne; three brothers: William (Diana) Streby, Columbia City; Christopher (Sherri) Kuehner, Kimmell; and Scott Kuehner, Columbia City; two sisters: Carla (Jesse Jr.) Cress, South Whitley; and Lisa Wright, Fort Wayne; his stepfather: Thomas Kuehner, Columbia City; three granddaughters: Emma Rossi; Katarina Rossi; and Lillian Meyer.

He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant daughter: Cierra Streby; and a grandson: Aidan Rossi.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday June 6, at Sheets and Childs Funeral Home, with Pastor Tim Grable, officiating.

The family will receive friends at the Sheets and Childs Funeral Home from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, June 5, or one hour prior to the service.

Burial will be in the Riverview Cemetery, Allen County.

For those who wish, memorials may be directed to the family care of Sheets & Childs Funeral Home.