Matthew John Bingham
November 11, 1926 - November 14, 2018
Obituary
VERONA-Matthew J. Bingham, age 92, passed away quietly at home on Wednesday. Nov. 14, 2018. He was born on Nov. 11, 1926, in Chicago, Ill., to Hood and Clara Bingham, a twin to his brother, William. He also had an older sister, Helen.
Matt joined the U.S. Marine Corps when he was 17 years old, but luckily the war ended before he ever saw combat. Afterwards, he met Mildred “Mil” Bielfuss and they married on Nov. 24, 1951. Through Mil, Matt got a position at United Airlines as Director of Personnel. He held that position until he retired in 1986, at which point he started golfing and fishing in earnest, always with Mil by his side.
Matt was a proud member of the Elks Club #410. He also gave generously to several charities, especially the Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago.
Matt was preceded in death by his beloved Mil in Dec. of 2010; his twin, Bill, in May of ’07; and his sister in Sept. of this year. Matt is survived by many nieces and nephews; many grands-; and numerous friends; all who came to love Matt’s sense of humor, his amazing steel-trap memory, his old-world gentlemanliness, and his deep generosity. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
A Celebration of Life will be held at GUNDERSON WEST FUNERAL & CREMATION CARE from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson West
Funeral & Cremation Care
7435 University Ave.
(608) 831-6761
Events
Celebration of Life
Sat Dec 15, 2018 @ 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Middleton • 7435 University Ave., Middleton, WI 53562
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Memories
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Tammi Alexander, Badger Honor Flight
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The volunteers, flight team and board of Badger Honor Flight mourn the loss of their hero, Matthew Bingham. We are thankful for his military service and proud to have served him on his trip to Washington, D.C. on September 24, 2016.
MJ
Mark Jaeger
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Matt was a loyal friend, a witty dinner guest, a dog enthusiast and a great co pilot. He will be in our hearts and memories this Christmas.
Mark, Chandra and Boden Jaeger
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Barbara Tomasino
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Uncle Matt you will be missed so very much. You were most definitely a gentleman and a scholar. You were generous with your time, memories, love to all of us. I loved to hear all your stories of years gone by about you and my Dad as well any past relative.
I grieve for the loss of you here on earth but are so happy for you that you are now with your beloved Millie.
Love you Uncle Matt.
Louie, Barb Tomasino and family.
JG
Justin Gottlieb
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I was saddened to read of Mr. Bingham's passing. I have always enjoyed our appointments at the UW Eye Clinic. Mr. Bingham became more of a friend than patient. He will be missed. Justin Gottlieb