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Bruce H. Barge

January 16, 2025 | 27 comments

Bruce H. Barge, 75, of Onalaska, WI got his angel wings on January 14, 2025 peacefully with his wife by his side.

Bruce was born in La Crosse, WI to Howard and Carmen Barge on October 11, 1949. He married Pamela M. Barge on August 23, 1997 in Onalaska, WI. Together with his wife, they own Barge Supply and Nutrition. Bruce was an avid outdoor sportsman. He loved getting out to fish, hunt deer, pheasants, and ducks. Each year he would bring home a buck on opening day and get enough pheasants for the family Christmas dinner. He always joked that he would make his small Silky dog into the world’s best duck hunter. As a golfer, he was striving for his third hole in one (because 2 wasn’t enough) and telling jokes to whoever was near.

Bruce is preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Carmen Barge and his step daughter, Angela Needham Tenniswood.

He is survived by his wife, Pamela Barge, step daughter, Stacia Benedict (Adam Benedict) sister, Pamela Barge and step grandchildren, Tyler Tenniswood, Ariella Tenniswood, Ethan Benedict and Quinn Benedict. He is also survived by many good friends who went fishing, golfing, hunting, and shooting with him.

A Celebration of Life will be from 1:00-4:00 pm Saturday February 1, 2025 at the Waterfront Restaurant in the Banquet Room.

The family of Bruce Barge wishes to extend our sincere thanks to Dr. Ticku, the Onalaska Police, Ambulance, and Fire Department. We are grateful for all the love and support from family and friends.

Coulee Region Cremation Group is assisting the family at this time.

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27 Comments

  1. Kay Conzemius

    So very saddened. May Jesus hold you all in His arms and provide you with comfort and peace and give you reassurance of everlasting life.

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  2. Kathy Cole

    Rest in peace Bruce …..
    Your phone calls will be so missed ………❤️

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    • Jeffrey & Susan Schroeder

      May you rest in Peace Bruce and condolences to your family!
      Long time family friends🙏

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  3. Lynette lee

    Pam my deepest condolences to you and your family .

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  4. Leslie

    Sending you love and support as you navigate through this difficult time. Huge hugs and prayers for you Pam, we are here for you.

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    • Mary Rohrer

      My memories of Bruce are filled with great comical approaches to life as only Bruce could do. From telling his mother that her over winter geraniums in her basement need a talking to every now and then to keep them upbeat, to telling his sister Pam that no Thanksgiving dinner is complete without lots of mushrooms and pure Canadian wild rice, to his wonderfully carefree outlook on life in general.

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  5. Ron Stuber

    Pam, I am saddened by Bruce’s death. Judy and I were fortunate to get to know him through our pheasant trips to South Dakota. Larry always kept us informed of his times with Pam and Bruce. I am thankful to have had him as a friend. Ron

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  6. Terry malszycki

    Pam, I’m so sorry hear this My sincere condolences to you and your family I’ll miss his company on the golf course and reminiscing the good times we had in school and golfing

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  7. Jeff Oswalt

    To Pam, his wife and to Pam, his sister I am deeply saddened by the loss of Bruce. My prayers and thoughts are with you. I could sit for weeks and tell stories about Bruce, myself and ” the gang. Each story would only lead to more wonderful times. The browning boat,waterskiing, hunting , fishing ,and we can’t forget golf. Friday nights at JP cottage. Wow. I will remember Bruce often.

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  8. Larry Hagar

    Where did the almost 50 years of my knowing and enjoying Bruce go?
    He truly loved his family, including his “pocket retrievers”, and the outdoors, in that order.
    I will miss him forever.

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  9. Paul Micheal Roellich

    Pam I am so sorry to hear the news today,I am thinking of you and your family. Bruce was like a brother to me,We shared the love of deer hunting together and as a brother he made me drag his deer out of the woods. I am going to miss him and all the jokes we shared. Rest in peace my brother. Your friend and partner, Paulie. Prayers.

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  10. Jim kobs

    Pam – You’re in our thoughts and prayers. We’re thinking of you during this sad time.
    I’ll always remember the good times on the river and in the marsh. Jim and Shirley Kobs.

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  11. Teresa Burbach

    So sorry for your loss.

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  12. Kathy Edwards

    Pam, I’m so sorry to hear about Bruce’s passing. My heart goes out to you and the whole family. He and You are those Special kind, caring and fun people that we need more of not less. Love to you❤️🙏🏼

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  13. Perry McDonald, OFM Capuchin

    Dear Pam,

    I am so sorry for you at the passing of Bruce. I have prayed for you and your family and promise to continue to do so. Bruce seemed to enjoy so many friends, associates and family members. I pray that his joy is already being doubled in eternal life even as he waits for his loved ones to join him.
    Your cousin — Fr. Perry McDonald

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  14. Kelly Dawson-Brownrigg

    Pam, I am thinking of you and praying for you. I am rembering our recent conversation. I will talk to you soon. God Bless you with His Peace. Kelly Dawson 💜

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  15. James Perry

    I am very sorry for your loss. He was a “One of a Kind” version of humanity, and the Guy who could get me laughing like none other.
    I shared a LOT of good times with Bruce, hard to believe, but extending back 60 years. He was a dangerous Man in anything which relied on Hand/Eye coordination….
    RIP, Slapper….you lived a full and Lucky life
    And, you are already missed.

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  16. Sarah Hosmanek

    Our deepest sympathies to all from all of us at Falls Chiropractic Group

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  17. Wade Anunson

    We are so very sorry to hear of Bruce’s passing. What a generous soul and a deep loss for all in our profession. Prayers to you and your family, Pam. His presence and optimism will be missed.

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  18. Bonnie Myhers

    Deepest sympathy to Pam and the family in the loss of Bruce. He was always a delight to visit with and always had a way of making everyone feel special. His presence in the Chiropractic Profession will be missed. RIP Bruce. May you all feel the loving arms of Jesus comfort you in your loss until you all are reunited in Glory.

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  19. Dr. Annette M Harel

    Dear Pam and family so sorry to hear of Bruce’s passing. I remember him as a kind and generous man. He was a great asset to the chiropractic profession and provided us with the tools to help our patients. RIP Bruce. And thank you Pam.

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  20. Steve Beyler

    So sorry to hear this. Bruce was a great guy.

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  21. Dr. Tony & Sarah Christianson

    So sorry for your loss Pam. Bruce will be missed. He always put a smile on my face. Wisconsin and the profession has lost a great asset.

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  22. Amy

    My heart hurts for your entire family Pam! Bruce was caring and kind, and had a sense of humor, unlike anyone I know. I am so grateful to have known him as your building neighbor for the last four years! He will truly be missed! Sending hugs and prayers to you and the entire family! Love Amy

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  23. Dr Gary Parsons

    Pam so sorry for your loss. I miss seeing you at the shows. I always like to hear your voice when I order..God bless. I hope I can give you a hug someday. Dr Gary

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  24. Maggie G

    Pam, so very sorry for you and yours loss. Sincerely, Maggie

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  25. LoriLee McDaniel

    To Pam and sister, Pam, He was one of my husband, John Rebhan’s closest friends in high school and beyond. So many wonderful memories of waterskiing and hunting and laughing. Many of the gang preceded him, Mike and Otis and Peter among them. You are in my thoughts. LoriLee Severson Rebhan MaDaniel

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