Gerald C. Binau

Gerald C. Binau age 91, of Upper Sandusky died Saturday July 9, 2016 at 12:50pm in his residence. He was born May 22, 1925 in Salem Township to Otto O. Binau and Edna Ruth (Gottfried) Binau. He married Mildred C. Russell on October 19, 1946 and they shared 69 years of marriage. Mr. Binau is survived by his wife, son Douglas (Victoria) Binau and granddaughter Alexandra Binau of Buckeye Lake. Also surviving is brother Otto Jr. (Rosie) Binau of rural Upper Sandusky, sister Ruth (David) Larcomb of Florida. Mr. Binau was preceded in death by two children who died in infancy a sister Maxine Frey and brothers Russell Binau and Robert Binau. Mr. Binau was of the Lutheran Faith. Gerald was a 1943 graduate of Upper Sandusky High School. In February before graduating, at 17 he enlisted in the US. Navy and spent 3 years during WWII defending our country. He also spent 2 years on a warship in the Pacific, earning 7 bronze stars. Mr. Binau returned home in 1946 to begin his working life. He spent most of his life serving farm customers as a parts man at Pfeifer Hardware and Implement Co., and Upper Farm Service Inc. He then worked in sales and service in the appliance business both for Upper Farm Service and Upper Appliance Center. Gerald ended his working life at Pfeifer Hardware doing a number of jobs but mainly replacing glass and screens for windows. Mr. Binau served a number of years on the Wyandot County Hospital Governing Board. He was a life member of the VFW Post #2842. For hobbies he enjoyed helping people with repairs, repairing furniture, building, remodeling, wood working and he spent many years remodeling their first home. Gerald was an avid reader, enjoyed watching all sports on television and a lover of music even though he couldn’t carry a tune. The Binau family will receive friends on Friday July 15, 2016 from 4pm-6pm in Bringman Clark Funeral Home. A life celebration gathering will be held at 6:00pm with Pastor Becky King officiating. A private graveside service will be held at a later date in Old Mission Cemetery, Upper Sandusky. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer's Association in care of Bringman Clark Funeral Home 226 E. Wyandot Ave. Upper Sandusky, OH 43351. Visit www.BringmanClark.com to extend a condolence or share a memory.

Gerald C. Binau

May 22, 1925 - July 9, 2016