Homer Bear Jr., 72

Homer Bear Jr.

Homer Bear Jr., 72, of Tama, passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics. Traditional Graveside Services was held Thursday, November 10, 2022, at 2:00 PM at the Meskwaki Cemetery on the Meskwaki Settlement in rural Tama. A Traditional Wake was held Wednesday evening at the Bear Clan Ceremonial Building on the Meskwaki Settlement.

Homer was born on July 16, 1950, in Marshalltown, Iowa, the son of Homer and Dorothy (Waseskuk) Bear Sr.

Homer served his country in the U.S. Navy.

On September 22, 1977, he married Vicki Lasley on the Meskwaki Settlement. Homer retired from the Meskwaki Public Works.

Homer enjoyed his family, community and culture. He loved spending time with his grandkids and attending their sporting events.

Survivors include his wife, Vicki, of Tama; six sons: Jarvis (Jessica), Hayden (Francine), Garrett “Joe” (Sarah), Bryant (Gea), Hollis and Cordell, all of Tama; one daughter, Landis, of Tama; four sisters: Karen Morris, Aldean Keahna, Ardelia Davenport and Jeanette Moore; one brother, Adolph Bear and numerous grandchildren.

Preceding him in death were his parents; one sister, Arlene Kay Bear; four brothers: Alvin Bear, Gaylord Bear, Russell Derrick Bear and Benjamin Bear.

Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home, Tama-Toledo is assisting the family with the arrangements.