Maxie “Max” Owen Bear, 85 of Homer, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2025, peacefully at home with family by his side. Per his wishes he will be cremated and a private family burial will take place at Homer GAR, where he will be laid to rest with his family.
He was born on October 20, 1939 to Alice (Bill) Smith and Lawrence Bear of Homer. Max worked for Decker Trucking in Philo for many years before retiring in 2006. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and taking care of his garden. He also loved hanging out with his brother Jack; between the two there was never an untold story or joke. Max loved his family dearly.
Max is survived by five children: Jeffrey (Cheryl) Bear, Maxie (Teresa) Bear Jr, Justin (Bailey) Bear, Jolene (Todd) Sowers, and Jana Hanner. Also surviving is a sister Laura Bear, twenty-four grandchildren, twenty-eight great-grandchildren, five great-great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Max was preceded in death by his parents, stepfather, two brothers: Bill Mouser and Jack Bear, a sister: Ruth Bear, and two grandchildren: Jeffrey Bear Jr and Chance Owen Bear.
Messages and memories may be left on our website at www.KrugerCoanPape.com, or on the Kruger Funeral Home Facebook page. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in honor The Bear Family to Homer Lake Park through the Champaign County Forest Preserve.
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