Robert (Bobby) “Junior” S. Bearheart, Jr., (Nigaanigiizhig), age 17, passed away on January 23, 2021.

Bobby “Junior” was born in Cumberland, WI on June 20, 2003, to Robert Bearheart Sr. and Ashley Bearheart (Christner).

Bobby “Junior” enjoyed hunting, fishing, spearing. He loved his car rides with music and singing powwow to his little brother. He enjoyed countless hours in the woods, lakes, and just being in the outdoors. Junior loved his fur babies; his cats name was “baby.” He also loved being with his friends.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Beverly Bearheart; paternal uncle, Duane Bearheart; and cousin, Jared Bearheart.

Bobby “Junior” is survived by his parents, Robert and Ashley; baby brother, Bryan Belisle Jr.; sister, Asia Belisle; nephew, Azryah Lee Mahkimetas; Grandfather, Sam Bearheart Jr.; uncle, Brian Bearheart Sr., C.J Christner; aunts, Penny Bearheart, Samantha (Larry) Larson Jr.; great great grandmother, Patricia (Martin) Stoner; great grandparents, Steve Sr. and Judy Christner, Steve (Barbara) White; grandfather, Carl Christner Sr.; grandmother, Kari Christner; great aunts, Ellan Butler, Deloris (Kway) Pewaush, Angie (Steve) Pank, Jennifer (Matt) Christner; great uncles Wes Bearheart, Bryan Nickence, Steve Christner Jr., and Robert White.

Bobby “Junior” will be remembered for his love for his family, kindness, making people laugh, his smiles and dancing, and his heart of gold.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at the St. Croix Tribal Center in Hertel with Francis Songetay officiating. Interment will follow at the Gaslyn Cemetery in Rusk Township, Wisconsin.

Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster, Wisconsin.

Last Update: Jan 28, 2021 6:59 am CST