Occum Brave Isham, 58, of Milwaukee, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2014, in Tennessee. Born on June 19, 1955, in Shawano, he was the son of Patricia D. Miller and the late Clarence Isham.
Although Occum lived most of his life in the Milwaukee area, he last made his home in Puerto Rico, where he spent time enjoying the tropics. During the 1970s, Occum served in the United States Navy as a supervisor of telecommunications-military intelligence aboard the USS Independence CV-62. His working career as an engineer included employment with Wisconsin Electric, Briggs & Stratton and Rockwell Automation. Besides living in Nova Scotia, Canada, Occum’s travels included visits to Italy, Spain, Germany, Switzerland, London, England, and Israel with his mother, as well as Hawaii, Tahiti, Bora Bora, Monaco and several places in the United States.
Occum is survived by his mother, Patricia D. Miller, of Milwaukee; his former wife, Heather Isham; five sisters, Charlicia (Thomas) Lane, Birchilai, KeminaLee, NanPeiLyn and Ashle Jane Glover; and a brother, Charles L. Glover IV. Occum is further survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and good friends.
Occum was preceded in death by his stepfather, Charles L. Glover III.
A 12-day fire has been kindled at the Molly and Lloyd Miller residence, W13350 River Road, Bowler, and will continue until the time of the funeral. A parish wake service will be held on Friday, Feb. 7, at the Lutheran Church of the Wilderness, N9157 Moh He Con Nuck Road, Bowler. Viewing for immediate family will begin at 4 p.m., with community viewing at 5 p.m. A traditional family feast with the Red River Singers will follow. Visitation will be held at the church on Saturday, Feb. 8, from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Traditional services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday with Alton Sonny Smart officiating. Funeral services and a Celebration of Brave’s Life will follow at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Melinda Shriner officiating. A grave site gathering will be at the Stockbridge Indian Burial Grounds in the town of Bartelme with military rites conducted by the Mohican Veterans and Gresham American Legion Post 390. An Honor Song by the Schodack Singers will follow.
Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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