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Fred BRINGE Obituary

BRINGE Fred C. Fred C. Bringe, 72, of Martin, Ohio, passed away Sunday, January 23rd, 2011, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born on the family farm in Martin, Ohio, on July 4, 1938, to Clarence and Lillian (Dipman) Bringe. Fred was a 1956 graduate of Genoa High School where he was a lifelong member of the FFA. On March 4, 1961, he married Margie "Sunshine" Carr. Fred was a lifelong farmer, raising grain, produce and livestock. He was a lifelong member of Zion United Methodist Church, Elliston where he served on the Pastor Parish Relations Committee and as a Trustee. On March 21, 1977, Fred was elected to the Board of Directors of Genoa Bank, where he was elected chairman of the board April 21, 1997. Fred served on the Ottawa County Soil and Water Conservation Board, Ottawa County Conservation League, Luckey Farmers Board of Directors, and ASCS Agricultural Board. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, bowling, and wintering in Ft. Pierce, FL. His true passion was spending time with his grandchildren on the farm and attending their sporting events. Fred is survived by his wife of 49 years, Margie; sons, Clarence (Audrey) and Kevin; daughter, Kimberly (Keith) Traver; grandchildren, Kayla and Megan Bringe, Blake, Eric, and Colleen Traver; sisters, Marion Rudes, Margie Greuel, and Becky (Dick) Jensen; and brother-in-law, Charles Johnson. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, and loving family members. He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Elizabeth Witt, Marvel Johnson, and Leila Reeder. Friends may call at Eggleston Meinert & Pavley Funeral Home, Millbury Chapel, 1111 Woodville Road, on Wednesday, January 26th and Thursday, January 27th, from 2:00-8:00pm. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 am Friday, January 28th, in Zion United Methodist Church, Elliston where friends may call after 10:00 am. Interment will follow at Clay Township Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Zion United Methodist Church or Hospice of Northwest Ohio. www.eggleston-meinert.com

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Published by The Blade from Jan. 25 to Jan. 26, 2011.

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Leland Lohr

January 31, 2011

Margie and family, Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Kathy and I have so many wonderful memories of Fred playing ball and talking farming. He was a good friend.

Dave Duncanson

January 28, 2011

My sympathies and paryers to the entended Bringe family in this difficult time. Having read the tribute here it is obvious that Fred was a great person and will be missed. I work with Clarence in Michigan.

Garry & Valorie Juergens

January 27, 2011

Bringe Family,
Our deepest sympathy on the passing of Fred. He was a great person. He and my brother Doug got along so well when Doug worked at Genoa Bank.

God bless your family

Judy Bristow-Yockey

January 27, 2011

Margie and Family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Fred always had such a nice smile.

Judy Bristow-Yockey

Paula & Family Young (Traver)

January 26, 2011

Deepest Condolences to your family on your loss. May God be with you all

Lisa Parson

January 26, 2011

At the end of each life is a legacy of love.. My deepest condolences to the family and friends. As the days and weeks pass and as you return to life routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of God, family and friend James 4:8 Draw close to God and he will draw close to you

January 26, 2011

ARE THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU AT THIS TIME KARLA MILLER(WALTERSCHIELD).DOROTHY LUTHMAN (FLICK), AND CHARLES FLICK

Carol & Bill Biller

January 26, 2011

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

January 26, 2011

Marge, Clarence, Kevin, Kim - our thoughts & prayers are with you in your loss. Fred always had a big smile & hello whenever we saw him. We know it reflected his wonderful spirit, & love of his family & life.
Mark & Kim (Seeger) Putnam

January 26, 2011

Margie, Clarence, Kevin and Kim. It is with a very heavy heart that Charlie and I send our condolences. So many fun times to remember. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time. Wish we could be there with you.

Ruth and Charlie Sheehan
Marathon, FL

Paul & Joyce Laberdee

January 26, 2011

MARGIE, Our Thoughts and prayers are with you in your loss. Paul enjoyed talking to Fred at the ballgames. Our sincere sympathy to you and your family.

Gayle Troknya

January 26, 2011

Dear Margie,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Fred was a dear friend of mine during my years at Genoa High School. He was fun to be with, always helpful with information one may have needed. We had a group of us that shared our feelings that Fred was one of the nicest guys around. It was fun to see him at the reunion's every year. He will be sorely
missed.
Gayle Troknya, Toledo, Ohio

Ron/Faye Spencer

January 26, 2011

Bringe family, Our thoughts are with you in your loss. I remember riding the bus and Fred always teasing me. God Bless you all. Ron and Faye (Moritz) Spencer

January 25, 2011

Margie,

I am sorry to read of Fred's passing. I truly enjoyed meeting you and Fred and seeing you year after year at the Farm Screenings at St. Luke's. Please take care and know that you are in my prayers.

Judy Thompson

Lowell & Diane Hartman

January 25, 2011

Dear Margie & Family,
Our sincere sympathy to you on the death of Fred. Our thoughts and prayers have been with you all during his illness, and remain with you now that he has passed to a better place.

January 25, 2011

Margie and all of your family, Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during these difficult days. We know in our head that he is in a better place but it's that empty spot in our heart that we have to deal with during these next days, weeks, months and yes even years. Barb and Rich Gottschalk, Florida

January 25, 2011

Our first memories go back to when Fred was about 16 , he was a beautiful young man . Always there to help out when we lived in the old Bringe farmhouse .We remember the days of playing baseball for the church teams.So many good memories of a wonderful person, we were so blessed to have known him.
We send you love and sympathy ,
Arlene and Ray Baltzell

Pat (Gorka) and Jack Clark

January 25, 2011

Margie, our deepest sympathy to you and your family at this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

January 25, 2011

Our thoughts & prayers are with you & your family. He will be deeply missed.

Rozek family

JOE & CAROL VARGO

January 25, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Cal Wolcott

January 25, 2011

To Margie and the whole Bringe family,

I can't think of my youth without Fred and the whole Bringe family being front and center. You were always more than neighbors; you made us feel like family.

I have a motto which reads: "Ultimately, ALL leadership is by example."

Fred always led by example. His no-nonsense example and his humble caring nature still speaks to me today. That is a living legacy...his life lives on in all of us touched by him.

Cal "Butch" Wolcott

Micki Wolcott-Jacobs

January 25, 2011

Bringe Family: Most of my childhood memories include the Bringe family, from living across the road, to going to church softball games with them, to riding horses, going to the marsh, and even picking tomatoes to make money(which caused a horrible allergic reaction that I have to this day!). I will always cherish those memories. Please know that you are all in my prayers, for we know God will give us the strength to meet any circumstance. We also know that Fred is with his heavenly Father, at last, and forever! Love to you all... Micki Wolcott Jacobs

January 25, 2011

Dear Cousins: Please know that all of you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Keep your memories of Fred close to you and cherish them forever. Teresa and Adrian Perkins

Connie Younker Meeker

January 25, 2011

Bringe Family,
My sincere sympathy on the passing of Fred. I remember him so well from school and being Becky's big brother and bringing her lunch money to her when she was in the lower grades and I also had a crush on him. In the first grade no less. I have lots of good memories with all the Bringe family.

Sorry I won't be able to be with you in person as we are out of state at the time. Hold on to all those good memories of Fred.

Jeff & Marsha Mihalko

January 25, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

CJ

January 25, 2011

Bringe Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time in your lives,take comfort in the God that provides peace and comfort and he will get you through.

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