Terry Lee "I'yan-Luta"/"PSatuk" CrossBear, 72, of Mayetta, KS, passed away, Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at the Medicalodges of Leavenworth. He was born November 30, 1952 in Topeka, KS the son of Michael "Mike" and Isabelle (Mitchell) CrossBear.

Terry attended Topeka High School and earned his G.E.D. in the Army. He served in the United States Army during Vietnam. He was Honorably discharged in 1973, earning the rank of E-4. He also attended Iowa State University.

Terry was the lead driver for the Prairie Band Transportation Department, Executive Director for Chicago Indian Center, Executive Director for Blue Earth and worked as an Uber driver. He was a member of Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation and was a member of We-ta-se Post #410. Terry had a love of music and was a lifelong musician. He was also an avid Kansas City Chiefs fan.

Terry is survived by his companion of 15 years, Lisa Stanley-Winsea; his children, Stephanie Yazzie of Oklahoma City, OK, Dallas Bearskin of Winnebago, NE, Pete CrossBear of Albuquerque, NM, Sage Bumgartner of Memphis, TN and E'Haunee CrossBear of Topeka, KS; his sisters, Linda Yazzie of Mayetta, KS and Ramona Cole of Plano, TX; 8 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Vernon Yazzie and Norwood Frank "Woody" Nocktonick.

Services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 20, 2025 at the Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Burial will follow in John Mitchell Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday evening, June 19, 2025 at the funeral home.