Eric Michael Streit, 26, Indianapolis, died May 9 in Indianapolis. He was born Dec. 22, 1989 to Chris and Sandra (Bennett) Streit in New Albany, Ind.
Eric had a lifelong passion for cars and was the proud owner of several Ford Mustangs. This passion for cars was the motivation for him being a self-employed mechanic for the past five years, after graduating from Lincoln Tech in Indianapolis. He was a 2008 graduate of Shenandoah High School in Middletown, Ind., where he was a member of the varsity basketball and track teams. During his senior year, he was awarded the Ham Rigg Award at the Muncie track invitational, voted on by the coaches, for the most outstanding athlete. He was also a regional qualifier. Eric enjoyed sports, especially basketball, and was a huge Cleveland Cavaliers fan. Being on the water, spending time with his family on Lime Lake in northern Indiana was a favorite of his.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his son, Kobe Streit, companion Monica Burris, brother Jeremy (Tarra) Streit, sister Andrea Streit, grandparents Norman and Angie Streit and Roy Bennett, nephew and niece Robbie Streit and Payge Streit, and his beloved dog, Bow.
He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Marjorie Bennett.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Kobe Michael Streit College Education Trust at any Chase Bank location.
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