Jimmy Bearheart

James "Jimmy" L. (Gaw-Ga-Gabaw) Bearheart, age 66, of Webster died May 25, 2011 at Lakeview Medical Center in Rice Lake. Jimmy was born on March 17, 1945 in Cumberland, Wisconsin to Sam and Rose Bearheart, Sr. Jimmy had been employed with St. Croix Tribal as Housing Director and an Enrollment Director. Jimmy enjoyed being outside fishing and hunting. He also was fond of baseball which he played a lot of when he was younger. As he got older, he enjoyed watching ball games. Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Bradley and sister Joyce. He is survived by his children Robin Bearheart, Vincent Bearheart, Andy Bearheart, Greg Bearheart, Ellen Bearheart, Janice (Randy) Quam, Teresa (Dean) Lysne, Karen Johnson, and Jimmy Waite; his brothers Sam Bearheart, Jr., Mike Bearheart, Wesley Bearheart; sisters Delores (Ralf) Pewaush, Ellen (Leo) Butler; several grandchildren, great grandchildren; and special friend Jolene Clement. Funeral services will be held Sunday, May 29, 2011 at 10:00 AM at the Hertel Tribal Center with Lee Staples officiating. Interment will follow at Gaslyn Cemetery in Rusk Township. Casketbearers will be Mitch Butler, Mike Bearheart, Burt Dickenson, Paul Armstrong, Anthony Pewaush, and Lorne Pewaush. Honorary casketbearers will be Joseph Clement, and Louis Clement.