Stuart Layne Belille, age 61, of Lac Courte Oreilles, WI, passed away Monday, January 27, 2025, at home, with family members by his side.

Stuart was born February 1, 1963, in Hayward, WI the son of Carole (Thayer) and Charles Belille Jr. Raised on the Lac Courte Oreilles reservation, Stuart attended LCO and Hayward schools, graduating from Hayward High School in 1981. After high school, he began working for LCO Development as a general laborer and carpenter. He spent many years improving homes in LCO. Stuart moved to California for a few years in the late eighties. He moved home to be with his family, returning to work with LCO Development. Stuart loved baseball; playing on LCO and Hayward teams. As an avid sports fan, he cheered on the Green Bay Packers and was able to attend a game at Lambeau Field recently.  His distinct laughter could be heard above any other. With a bright smile and inside joke, he could change a bad day into a positive outlook saying don’t stress the small stuff.

He is survived by his daughters Vayva Abeita, Veronica Belille; sons Stuart “Storm” Belille Jr., Seth Belille; brothers Charles (Dolores) Belille, Michael “Mickey” (Selma) Belille; sisters Forest Rose Hamilton & Misty Fawn (Jim) Belille; grandchildren Avery, Maxine, Emory, Eliza & Andre; and many nephews & nieces.

Stuart was preceded in death by his parents Charles & Carole; brothers Richard “Ricki” Belille & Robin Belille; and sister Raini Dawn Belille.

Tribal Funeral Rites will begin at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, January 30, 2025, at Big Drum Ceremonial Center in Lac Courte Oreilles. Keller “Waawaakeyaash” Paap will officiate. Visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 29th at Big Drum.

Honorary casket bearers will be James Baker, Gary Belille Sr., Steve Crone Sr., Ben Fleming, Anthony Gougé, Johnny Hall, Colt Hamilton, Karl Kuykendall, Mark Lopit & Diana Ton.

Casket Bearers will be Brandon Belille, Gary Belille Jr., Carlee Joe Hamilton Jr., Cody Hamilton, James Kingfisher Sr., & Steve Thayer.

Last Update: Jan 29, 2025 1:11 pm CST