Obituary of Robert E. Bingham

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Robert E. Bingham, 89, died May 2, 2011. Born in Newark, NJ, he was a longtime area resident. Bob was a member of the US Navy during World War II and retired from General Tire and Rubber in 1985 after 32 years of service as a chemical engineer. Preceded in death by his beloved wife of 61 years, Julia, he is survived by his five children, Julie Ann Bingham, Allen (Diana Rigg) Bingham , Kathryn (Dennis) Beahn, Joyce (Dr. Miles, deceased) Oden, and Edward (Heather Dunn) Bingham; grandchildren Laura, Robert, Julie, Vanessa, Samuel, Emilie and Alex; and great-grandchildren Connor, Kyle and Jack. Bob enjoyed golf, bridge, bowling and chess. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Bob had a great sense of humor and a warm and generous heart. He was a gentleman who lived a full and rewarding life. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday 1 PM at Redmon Funeral Home. Burial at Chestnut Hill Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, Church Street Station, P.O. Box 708 New York, NY 10008. Bob's video tribute may be viewed here.