September 15, 1984 – Monday, October 30, 2017

Service Information
Nett Lake, MN
Wednesday, November 8, 2017
Pending

Visitation Information
Minnesota Chippewa Tribe, Urban Office; Mpls, MN
Tuesday, November 7, 2017
5:00 PM

Robert James Lightfeather, age 33 of Seattle, WA, formerly Minneapolis, MN, journeyed to the Spirit World on October 30, 2017. He was born September 15, 1984 to Jerry James Lightfeather and Ruby Jane (Bullhead) Lightfeather.

Robert was a loving and caring son, father, uncle, nephew and friend. He was a humorous person who was always laughing. Robert enjoyed his work in Seattle as a chef and laborer. He also enjoyed car rides, traveling to Pow Wows, music, traditional dancing, and time spent with his children, family and friends.

Preceded in death by his infant son, Robert James Lightfeather Jr., Grandparents, Edna and Gerald Rodewald, Harry and Evelyn Lightfeather; adoptive mom, Verna Kingbird; uncles, Floyd Bullhead, Melvin Bullhead; aunts, Rachel Hunter, Rose Marie Bebo; and cousins, Edwin Bullhead Jr., Andrew Battees, Justin Bullhead.

Robert is survived by his parents, Jerry and Ruby Lightfeather; wife, Kristin Lightfeather; children, Mya Lightfeather and Aaliyah Lightfeather; siblings, Darren Lightfeather, Jerry Lightfeather Jr., Sant-na Bigbear, Keenan Stone; uncles, Aaron Lightfeather, Norman Lightfeather, Kenny Lightfeather, Edwin Bullhead, Brian Bullhead; aunts, Cindy Rodewald, Cheryl Rodewald, Charlotte Bullhead; and many cousins, nieces, nephews, family and friends.

All-night wake will be held Tuesday, November 7, 2017 beginning at 5:00 PM at the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe, Urban Office (1308 East Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN). Funeral service Wednesday, November 8, 2017 in Nett Lake, MN.