Curtis Bring

I hope this message gets to the family of Dr. Bring. Dr. Bring helped change the course of my life. After I left the US Army at 27 years old I went to college at MSUM for computer science. Dr. Bring was my counselor back in 1999. I had the highest level of determination and drive to complete college to be prepared to support a new family. I was in his office every day to ensure I was successful, but I struggled being in a environment that I was 10 years older than all of the students. He saw this and took special interest in me for reasons now I only know by reading his obituary, he was a fellow soldier.

He recommended that I attend a new program at the University of Mary for older than average students, this program is now very active for folks to complete their degree within 18 months. I was ready to quit not knowing what to do but Dr. Bring mentored me and instilled in me the confidence to go on.

I graduated with both an undergraduate and a masters degree. I am now an executive at CVS Health trusted with a large amount of responsibility. I have two children one in college. All of this is because he kept me on the right path. I send my deepest condolences to his family and as I am sure he is a very special man to them, but I want you to know he made strong impacts outside of his family.

I was honored to know him and more importantly thankful he had a voice that I trusted to follow his lead. God bless all and I hope this message gives you some comfort.

Curtis often spoke of his family while receiving transfusions and it was easy to see how proud he was of all of you, he loved you all so very much.
I’ll never look at a map without looking for evidence of asteroids because of him.
I wish you peace as you grieve. Such a wonderful man.

Dear Family,
We truly enjoyed working with Curtis over many, many years. His knowledge and wit were an amazing energy to be around. We will miss his annual visits here at Demson Grain. We always knew that no matter how badly we messed up our system, Curtis could get us back on the right track. God Bless all of you and guide you through your sorrow.

Dear Susan and Family,

I first met Curt Bring when I was a student at Moorhead State University, as it was known then. I took two Computer Science classes from him and found him to be one of the very best professors I had in all of my post secondary education. Curt and I were only six years apart in age and are both military veterans. My family and I spent the most time with the Bring family as members of Messiah Lutheran Church. Curt and I attended a weekly Friday morning Messiah Prayer Breakfast together for several years. My wife and I were neighbors across Island Lake from Curt, Susan, and family. I watched Curt land many walleyes on the lake and he never held back from telling me where and how he caught them. He really was the Walleye Guy. His sense of humor and energy in life were attributes I greatly respected. He was always kind to our two daughters and they loved being around him often. My life was and will forever be better in Jesus Christ for having known Curtis Bring!

In Christ….Wayne

It was always a source of pride that “Curt Bring the Walleye King” was my godfather! He certainly acquired all the best traits of my great uncle and great aunt, Arden and Gladys: resourcefulness and work ethic from his dad, creativity and unparalleled kindness from his mom, and the integrity they shared. I last saw Curt and Susan in May, when he braved the fatigue from leukemia, and together they faced the potential for exposure to Covid to attend my daughter Hazel’s graduation party. It would be the last time I saw him. Not once did he fail to share how fortunate he was to have Susan in his life, or the pride he had for his sons and their families. How can we not admire the medical professionals who gave Curt the gift of time? But like that day in May, our time with him was too short. We will miss him.

Judy and I are very sad to say goodby to a dear friend and neighbor of many years. We cherish our memories of Curt, his forever friendly approach, his helpful neighbor willingness, and his openness to exploring common interests. We miss the weekly conversations over burgers.

Susan, Billy, John and your precious families,

Keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers as you face these very difficult days. I have great memories of spending time with the Brings!

Curtis was a wonderful neighbor in Galesburg. So many of my ND memories involve the Bring boys. Jackie (Severs) Tibbetts

I was the young boy of 5 between our families. Our parents were friends and played samba regularly. We went fishing with the Brings, made hay together and many other good memories. I will miss him.

I did business with Curt for many years with his weighing software called Big Truck. It didn’t matter if it was day or night, weekend or holiday, if you had a problem, he wanted you to call him. He will be missed as he was delightful to work with and always asked about my family. Condolences to the family.