Occum Brave Isham, age 58 of Milwaukee, passed away Tuesday, January 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 1970's, 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 WI 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; 5 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 step-father, Charles L. Glover, III. A 12 day fire has been kindled at the Molly & Lloyd Miller residence located at W13350 River Road, Bowler and will continue until the time of the funeral. A Parish Wake Service will be held on Friday, February 7th at the Lutheran Church of the Wilderness located at N9157 Moh He Con Nuck Road, Bowler, WI. Viewing for immediate family will begin at 4:00pm with community viewing at 5:00pm. A traditional family feast with the Red River Singers will follow. Visitation will be held at the church on Saturday, February 8th from 10:00am until the time of the service. Traditional services will be held at 1:00pm on Saturday with Alton Sonny Smart officiating. Funeral services and a Celebration of Brave's Life will follow at 2:00pm 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 the 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. www.swedbergfuneralhome.com