Edward Norbert “Eddie” Bindl Jr. passed away on March 1, 2012 in Evanston, Wyoming. He was born on June 17, 1965 in Lander, Wyoming to Edward Norbert and Donna Jean (Fenus) Bindl.
Eddie attended elementary and middle school in Lander then finished his education in Mtn. View. After attending vocational school at Aero Tech in Cheyenne, Wyoming he worked as an aircraft mechanic for Continental Airlines for several years. He then moved back to Mtn. View to raise his family in a nice environment, and worked as a maintenance mechanic at Church and Dwight for 20 years. He enjoyed dirt bikes, racing motocross and hill-climbing.
Eddie was always concerned about helping others. He was a dedicated volunteer, working with the Mtn. View fire department, Uinta County search and rescue and local E.M.S. He loved spending time with family and friends camping, hunting, fishing and water related activities. He found peace in working and assisting his Grandpa on the ranch, and looking after his Grandma. His main passions were motorcycles, airplanes and family. He devoted himself to attending all athletic and extra-curricular activities that his son, Jared, and daughter, Leyna, were involved in. He particularly enjoyed listening to Jared’s rock bands in high school.
He is survived by his son, Jared Christopher Bindl; and daughter, Leyna Marie Bindl of Niceville, Florida; His mother Donna Jean Bindl of Mt. View, Wyoming; and father, Edward (Claudia) Bindl Sr. of Post Falls, Idaho; Sister: Deborah Lynne Bindl of Mt. View; Grandparents: Ed & Beth Fenus of Mt. View; Step-son : Scott (Bridget) Strobel and Granddaughter Abby of Chevely, United Kingdom; Step-daughter: Lindsey (Preston) Castillo of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy all from previous marriage; and numerous extended family.
He is preceded in death by his sister, Cindy Elizabeth Bindl, and his grandparents, Norbert and Marian Bindl.
Mass will be held on Wednesday, March 7, 2012 at 11 a.m. in St. Helen’s Catholic church in Fort Bridger. Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday evening. Family and friends may call at the church on Tuesday from 6-7:30 and on Wednesday from 10 to 10:45. Interment will be in the Fort Bridger Cemetery under the direction of Crandall Funeral Home.
In honor of Eddie’s name, all memorial contributions will be donated to Bridger Valley Emergency Medical Services for initial certifications of future E.M.T. and B.E.C. personnel. Eddie’s hope was to continue in this field in serving others. Please mail contributions to:
Bridger Valley Ambulance Service
P.O. Box 12
Lyman, WY 82937
Be sure to reference the contribution to Edward Bindl’s Memorial so that the contribution stays in Bridger Valley.