Robert S. Bear, age 39, of Zoar, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 5, 2019. He was born on April 10, 1980 in Shawano, to Chris and Bernadette (Pamanet) Bear. Robert enjoyed the traveling he did in his work for Reinhart Foods as a driver's helper and he had planned on a long term future with Reinhart.  He was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church in Neopit.  In his free time Robert loved to draw, paint, fish, and cook.  He also enjoyed traveling the numerous roads on his Menominee Reservation homelands.  He carried a power saw in the trunk of his car (Betty) and he would stop to help clean up any downed trees to keep the roads clear.

Robert is survived by: his parents, Chris and Bernadette Bear of Zoar; three sisters, Crystal (Jordon) Bear of Neopit, Yolanda (Kinepoway) Bear of Zoar, and Ashley Bear of Keshena; his girlfriend, Renee Hull of Shawano; Renee's three children, Brandon, Devin, and Jaxson "Ralphie"; his "little brother"/nephew, Trey Valliere; his closest cousin, Paul Pamanet; his Godmother, Laurie Bailey; his two dogs, Ginger and Guppy; as well as many other relatives and friends, too numerous to name.

A memorial service will be held for Robert at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Neopit with Fr. Joel Jores officiating. Visitation will be held at Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano on Monday, September 9, 2019 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and again at the church on Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services. A wake service will be held on Monday, at 7:00 p.m.at the funeral home.