Allan F. Pyne

Pyne, Allan F. Of Brookfield, Wisconsin passed away peacefully from the arms of his cherished family into the loving arms of his LORD on Jan. 9, 2009. Born Aug. 31, 1926, in St. Petersburg, FL, to William and Christene Pyne, Allan is survived by his wife, Lois, their five children, Richard, Dale, Cindy, Marie Lewis and Terri Stair, 10 grandchildren, 2 sisters Dorothy Springer and Margaret Petersen, and 2 brothers William and Neil. Allan served in the US Navy from 1944-1946. Although he was an accomplished and recorded singer -guitarist, Allan had to change his favorite tune, "I'll Be a Bachelor Till I Die," when he met and fell in love with Lois Wingate whom he married in January, 1953. The family recognizes this as one of few times Allan ever changed his mind. He later wrote a song for Lois called "Million Dollar Baby". Allan learned the wood flooring trade in New York then moved to Milwaukee in 1949 where he started Sunshine Flooring Company. Through the years Allan became recognized nationally for his Artisan level craftsmanship and design of custom wood floors like the one he created for the historic Milwaukee Grain Exchange. Allan received numerous national awards recognizing his extraordinary talents. He loved his work and at 82 would not consider retiring. His final job was completed just weeks ago. Chuck Crispin, of BirgerJuell Floors in Chicago, IL said, "His creative energy and dedication to the craft that he mastered, and took such tremendous delight in teaching, has been my great inspiration. I am going to miss his counsel, his wry sense of humor and his boundless affection. Allan was an exacting master, a wood floor guru of the nth degree. It was my very great privilege and pleasure to learn my craft, on my knees, by his side." All who knew Allan recognized him as a man with dry humor, a true Samaritan who would give freely to anyone in need, friend or stranger. A strong man with purpose, commitment, and resolve, a loving husband and father, a true example of character and integrity, Allan has headed home. His forwarding address is recorded in The Book of Life. John 3:16 Visitation and Memorial services will be held Sat., Jan. 17, at Elmbrook Church, 777 S. Barker Rd., Brookfield, WI 53405. Visitation will be held from 9:30-10:50AM, with Memorial Service at 11AM.