"About two years ago we moved into our home, across the street from the Bringe family and never met Allan. We talked to Joyce occasionally and heard about his worsening conditions. Allan and his family are in our thoughts and prayers. Our deepest condolences to the family. Rest In Peace, neighbor. From Dai Nguyen and Chau Vo"
In loving memory of
Allan N. Bringe
November 13, 2018
Madison - Allan N. Bringe, age 83, passed away on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at Agrace Hospice Residential. Allan was the son of Alfred and Margaret Bringe. They had a dairy farm in Holmen, Wisconsin where Allan spent his young life. He graduated from Holmen High School in 1953. He went on to earn his B.S., M.S. and Ph.D from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. In 1958 he married Joyce Clay from Tomah, Wisconsin.
He was appointed to the Dairy Science faculty at UW-Madison in 1959. After completion of his Ph.D he was appointed full Professor. Allan worked extensively in mastitis, milk quality and milking management. Under Allan's leadership Wisconsin became the leader in development of the somatic cell testing program in cooperation with DHIA. He traveled international and nationally teaching the Practice of producing Quality Milk.
Allan celebrated his Norwegian heritage sharing fellowship in Madison Torske Klubben, Madison Ygdrasil Literary Society, and the Scandinavian Club of Sun City Grand in Surprise, Arizona. He liked Lutefisk, lefse and Uffda jokes. Favorite pastimes were with family camping, fishing, hunting, and golfing.
Allan was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Margaret Bringe. He is survived by his wife, Joyce; two children; Neal (Lida) Bringe and Ann (Richard) Schmidt; eight grandchildren, Russell (Crystal), Abigail, Kevin Schmidt, Peter (Melody), John, Gloria, Thomas and Nathanael Bringe; two great-grandchildren, Alfred and Katherine Bringe; two brothers, Russell (Carol) and Erwin Bringe; nephews, David (Kim) and James (Kendra) Bringe, Martin Bringe; and niece, Susan (David) Chase.
A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 17, 2018 at GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH, 5701 Raymond Road, Madison, with Pastor Joe Brosious officiating. A visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at church on Saturday. Burial will be held at Forest Hill Cemetery.
The family wishes to thank the many caregivers that assisted him during his years through dementia. A special thanks to Agrace Residential, for their care during his final months. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be given to UW Foundation - Allan and Joyce Bringe Dairy Science Scholarship Fund, US Bank Lockbox 78807, Milwaukee, WI 53278 or a memorial of your choice.
Cress Funeral & Cremation Service
3610 Speedway Road, Madison
608-238-3434
Tributes
"I will always remember Allan as a kind-hearted and friendly person. Rest in Peace, Allan. "
"Our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Allan. Dementia is such a difficult thing to watch your loved ones deal with. Allan will certainly be missed by all who knew and loved him. All are in our prayers at this difficult time. Russell, you and Allan resemble each other so much. Lee and Janet Allen. LaCrosse, WI"
"I am very sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you in this difficult time. I know it?s hard to go through this pain, but I hope you may find comfort in knowing that God cares about how you feel and that He promises that ?there is going to be a resurrection.? (Acts 24:15) (1 Peter 5:7) Won?t that be wonderful to see our loved ones again! I hope this promise brings you comfort as it does me."
"Allan was one of the good guys, always willing to share his knowledge and patiently explain the intricacies of achieving higher milk quality for Wisconsin and America's dairy farmers. I learned much from him. We are all better off from knowing him. He is and will be missed. Jim Dickrell"