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FELCH -- Jacob Randall Strauss, 27, of Felch, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio.
He was born April 7, 1999, in Iron Mountain, the son of Bruce and Robin (Edberg) Strauss.
Jacob graduated from North Dickinson County High School in 2017 and went on to be a journeyman as an operating engineer. He was a member of Local Union 324 and most recently worked as an operating engineer for CR Meyer, where he had been employed for the past eight years. He also served for several years on the Felch-Breen Volunteer Fire Department.
He married Jordan Hancock on May 3, 2022.
Jacob absolutely loved the outdoors. Whether in the woods or on the water, he thoroughly enjoyed nature and anything he could do outside. More than anything, he loved spending time with family, especially his children.
Jacob loved his family and friends fiercely. He was always known as the one everyone could count on for whatever was needed. A call in the middle of the night, he would be there. He was the life of every party and always had a witty and sarcastic grin. He will be deeply missed by everyone who knew him.
He is survived by his wife, Jordan; his children, Alex and April; his mother and father, Robin and Bruce Strauss; his sister, Jacy (Ryan) Fayas; nephews Axel and Ander; niece Atli; his grandparents, James and Barbara Edberg, Ruthann and Henry Badini, and Bruce and Linda Strauss; extended family members; and a countless number of friends.
A private celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.ernashfuneralhome.com.
The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the arrangements.