Michael W. Bream

Michael Wayne Bream, 55, of Perry Iowa, passed away on August 22, 2018 at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa surrounded by his family. Visitation will be from 1pm - 3pm on Saturday, September 1 at the Oxford United Methodist Church, 202 Main Street, Oxford, IA. A private funeral services will be held at a later date. Mike was born in Iowa City, Iowa to Bill and Reta (Slade) Bream on February 3, 1963. He grew up in Tiffin, Iowa and graduated from Clear Creek High School. He served in the United States Marines Corps from 1981 to 1985. He married Connie Harney in July 1988. The couple raised their children, Sara (Ross) Casteel and Bradly (Danielle) Bream, on the Bream family farm in rural Oxford, Iowa. In 2015, they relocated to Perry, Iowa. He worked as an Electrician for 32 years, most recently working for Interstates Construction Services in Sioux Center, Iowa. He was a natural born leader and in his later life loved to share his knowledge with young electricians. He held multiple state electrical licenses and received numerous achievements for his work over the years. He was a member of the Oxford United Methodist Church, Canopy Masonic Lodge #290, American Legion Post #537, and the Iowa Hereford Breeders Association. He enjoyed being involved with the local 4H programs; farming with his dad; hunting and fishing; tending to his garden; and spending time with his grandsons, Jackson Casteel and Wyatt Bream. Mike is survived by his wife, children, grandsons; two siblings: Wanda (Larry) Sedivec, Don (Becky) Bream all of Oxford; and many loved nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Mike is preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Reta Bream; and in-laws, Robert and Rose Harney. The family of Mike Bream wishes to extend their sincere thanks to family, friends, and Interstates Construction for their support during this very difficult and trying time.