Robert Caryl Binns

Robert Caryl Binns, age 79 of Adrian, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2014 at Grand Court in Adrian. He was surrounded by his wife and stepchildren. He was born April 17, 1935, in Rollin Township to Roger and Francis (McKee) Binns. He lived in Morenci, before moving to Tecumseh, where he graduated in 1953. He attended Northern Michigan Tech College, Eastern College and received his B.S. degree. He was a Chemist. He served two years in the U.S. Army in 1956. Bob married Lenore Derbershire in 1958. That marriage dissolved in 1992.Bob married Norma (Bilby) Wonderly on Feb. 13, 1999, in Tecumseh. Bob was an avid bicyclist. He has ridden over 50,000 miles in the past seven years, and riding his bike from home to Colorado, pulling a 40-pound trailer. He then would ride the “Ride the Rockies” trip in Colorado. He rode that trip for five years. In 2006, he rode from home to St. Louis, and followed the Katy trail to the Lewis and Clark Trail to Portland, Oregon. Bob was an active member of Gloria Dei Lutheran church, was a Stephen Minister and sang in the choir. Bob served on the Lenawee County Department on Aging from 2001–2004. He delivered meals on wheels, helped with the distribution of monthly commodities, drove elderly people to appointments and helped seniors with taxes. He served on the long-range planning committee, the Foster Grandparent Advisory Board and chaired the Lenawee Department of Aging Board for two years, retiring in 2011.Surviving is his wife, Norma of Adrian; his children, Mary (Randy) Hughes of Centennial, Colo., Robert Jr. of Centennial, Colo., Jane Binns from Lakewood, Colo., and Paul (Leslie) Binns of Aurora, Colo.; grandchildren, Kendra Lynk, Leah Mische, Sebastian Binns, Lucille Binns, Caelan Binns, Cameron Binns and Madelyne Binns; a brother-in-law, Tom Wade of Monroe. Stepchildren, Gary (Tracy) Wonderly, Gregg Wonderly, Glen (Carol) Wonderly, Janelle (Jeff) McClure and Dale (Erin) Wonderly; 11 step-grandchildren and one step-great-grandchild; his Aunt Joyce Binns and his surviving cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, stepfather, Hal Marshall and James Hartsell, and sister, Evelyn Wade.At Bob’s request cremation has taken place. A memorial service for Bob was held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 9, 2014 at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Tecumseh with Pastor Gordon Peterson officiating. Full military rites conducted by the Onsted American Legion Durkee-Seager Post No. 550. Burial of cremains will take place at a later date in Brookside Cemetery in Tecumseh. Visitation took place from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 8, 2014 at the Anderson Funeral Home, Tecumseh and on Wednesday, July 9, 2014 from 10–10:45 a.m. at the church.