Clifford D. "Cliff" Bingham

Clifford D. "Cliff" Bingham, 87, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, January, 18, 2026. Cliff was born on September 30, 1938, in Bedford, Indiana, a son of the late Eugene and Anna Mae (Gambrell) Bingham.

He retired from Vulcraft Indiana in St. Joe, Indiana as well as the Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne. Cliff loved the Lord Jesus and could often be found spending time reading his Bible. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, working on cars, and spending time with family and friends. He will be remembered for the meticulous care that he took of his yard, often setting the standard for all his neighbors. He will also be remembered as a real patriot, he greatly loved his country.

Surviving family include his wife, Esther Bingham; children, Vickie (David) Porter, Steve Bingham, Mark Bingham, Tim (Fran) Bingham, and Lesley (Ron) Schlegel; 18 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren; sister, Geraldine; and brothers, Ernie and Dennis; and many nieces, nephews, and extended family. Beside his parents, Cliff was preceded in passing by his infant sister, Eunice; and brother, Kenneth.

A memorial service celebrating Cliff's life will be 2:00 pm on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Hockemeyer & Miller Funeral Home, 6131 St. Joe Road, Fort Wayne with a gathering of family and friends one hour prior. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Condolences and memories may be left online at www.hockemeyermillerfh.com