Edward Charles Bingler

Edward Charles Bingler, a resident of Silverdale, Washington, passed away on April 30, 2024, at the age of 88 in Silverdale, Washington. Edward was born on November 4, 1935, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Charles Edward and Edna Bingler (Kerschner). He graduated from Quakertown High School in Quakertown, Pennsylvania, and went on to attend Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, where he earned his bachelor's degree, New Mexico School of Mines in Socorro, New Mexico, earning his master's degree and finally University of Texas in Austin where he received his PhD in Geology. He married his wife June Renee' Bingler (Seifert) on August 14, 1954, in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. He worked as a Geologist for the State Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources in New Mexico, Nevada, Montana, and Texas for 24 years and was the Executive Director at the Texas Super Collider Project for 10 years before retiring.

Edward was a member of the US Geological Survey, MARS (Military Affiliate Radio System), and was a volunteer for the Dona Ana County Sheriff's Office. He earned his pilot's license, was a first degree blackbelt in Tae-kwon-do, and enjoyed boating, gun competitions, computer programming, and playing chess.

Edward is survived by his loving wife of 69 years June Renee' Bingler, daughters Deborah June Bingler, Linda Sue Moats, and Judith Ann Hayashi, brother Carl Bingler, four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, as well as good friends Lou Grasso and Ken Mahlon. He is preceded in death by his parents Charles and Edna Bingler and sister Edna Dorse.

Arrangements entrusted to The Stone Chapel Poulsbo Mortuary in Poulsbo, Washington.