James L. Sriver — UPDATED
James L. Sriver, 82, Akron, passed away at his home on Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017.
Born on June 10, 1935 in Wabash County, he was the son of Estil and Anna Sriver.
Jim was a proud graduate of Akron High School. He was a U.S. Army veteran and worked for White Metal Rolling and Stamping of Warsaw for over 25 years and then Pike Lumber Company for 17 years prior to retiring in 1997. He enjoyed the outdoors especially taking care of his yard as well as others.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Marga (Flucke) Sriver; son James Jr. of Akron, IN; daughter, Michele (Fred) Bickel of Warsaw, IN; sister Mary Grant of Denver, IN; Grandsons, Nate Bickel of Louisville, KY., Dustin and Daniel Sriver of Robbinsville, NC as well as several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his daughter Jennifer Sriver; parents Estil and Anna Sriver, brother, John Sriver; and sister, Geneva Hamilton.
Visitation will be held from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 28 at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron. The funeral service will follow at 1 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 28. Burial will follow at Akron Cemetery, Akron, Indiana where a military funeral honors ceremony will be preformed.
In lieu of flowers make donations to: Kindred Hospice in Memorial to James “Jim” Sriver.