Wilbur R. Dodge

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Wilbur Dodge Obituary

Name: Celebration of Life for Wilbur R. Dodge
Start: 2018-01-20T16:00:00.000Z
End: 2018-01-20T20:00:00.000Z
Location: Christ Episcopal Church

Dodge, Wilbur R.

Our beloved father, Wilbur R. Dodge, 83 of Binghamton, passed away peacefully Monday, November 20, 2017. He was predeceased by parents, Smith C. Dodge, Geraldine Bowen Dodge and Helen Hale Dodge; son, Edwin Burch; granddaughter, Katherine Verdon; great-grandson, Jacob Nolan; and great- granddaughter, Danielle Verdon. He is survived by his beloved partner, Anneliese Heurich; children: Glenn Burch (Bellefonte, PA), Michael and Tammy Burch (Deland, Florida), Barbara Burch (Paisley, Florida) and Laura Appleton (Binghamton); grandchildren: Rebecca Nolan, Tera and Michael Hudgens, Michael and Alicia Burch, Heather Burch all of Deland, Florida and Yvonne Appleton of Binghamton; great-grandson, Edwin Burch, of Deland, Florida; and several great, great-grandchildren. He leaves behind sisters, Barbara Dodge Lake (Binghamton) and Caroline Dodge Fisher (Westford, Massachusetts); brothers, David Dodge (Clayton), Peter and Bernadette Dodge (Ithaca); and many nieces and nephews.

He graduated from Clarkson University and Harpur College with degrees in electrical engineering and physics and followed in his father's footsteps working at Ansco. He, with friend Norman Smith, started their company, R D & D before he moved on to Link Aviation where he worked on the Gemini and Apollo missions. He held titles in the many organizations he served including The Blind Work Association, AVRE, The Lions Club, Valley Industrial Credit Union, American Guild of Organists, Binghamton Classic Films, Roberson Folkdance, English Country Dance and Contra Dance groups, was a member of the choir and guest organist for various churches in the community including Trinity Memorial and Christ Churches. He was an avid photographer and vintage and antique camera collector stemming from his early career at Ansco. His encore career was maintaining and tuning pipe organs in churches throughout the region

There will be a Celebration of Life on Saturday, January 20, 2018, from 11 am to 3pm at Christ Episcopal Church on 10 Henry St. Binghamton. Contributions in his memory may be made to Christ Church or a charity of one's choice. To forward condolences please visit www.demunn.com. Arrangements for the family are directed by the DeMunn Funeral Home.

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Published by Press & Sun-Bulletin from Nov. 25 to Nov. 27, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for Wilbur Dodge

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9 Entries

November 28, 2017

I worked with Wilbur in the Reliability Lab at Singer Link and enjoyed his company. My sincere condolences.

Ted Snyder

Steve Crossen

November 27, 2017

A true gentleman, friend and scholar of many interests will be missed by all who knew him.

Carol Miller

November 27, 2017

He was a great man,friend,an neighbor.he will be missed.

Jim James

November 26, 2017

Such an awesome man. He never let adversity slow him down. His interests were eclectic and his accomplishments many. Will was an inspiration to me and many others at Link and I will be forever grateful that I knew him.
Peace be with you all

T Wescott

November 26, 2017

Mr Dodge:
You will greatly be missed in this community. It was a honor to have known you and to have spent many years having little conversations about life.
Until we meet again.

November 25, 2017

My dad worked with Mr. Dodge at Singer Link for years and we all lived on Mill Street. I remember at a young age wondering how a man with dark glasses could ride a bike to and from. It wasn't until I grew up and understood. And watched him for years riding his bike, with those glasses on. I think it was almost a year ago that I saw him still riding on Vestal Ave. Rest in peace Will Dodge!

November 25, 2017

WILBUR'S FAMILY

Sorry to read about Wilbur's passing.
I worked with Wilbur on various projects @ LINK.
He will be long remembered for his engineering skills & a great personality.
He is well known for his problem solving skills.
A GREAT PERSON TO BE ASSOCIATED WITH.

COWORKER:

Paul Halupke Port Crane NY

Bob & Carol Seidel

November 25, 2017

I met Will many years ago when I worked at Singer Link. I would see him every now and again riding his bicycle around Binghamton. Then years after our paths crossed again when he rebuilt our pipe organ at the church I attend. He was a great man who always seemed to have a smile on his face.

Armin Heurich

November 25, 2017

My thoughts are with Wilbur's family and my mother during this difficult time. Wilbur passed away on Monday after a brief illness. We loved Wilbur so very much. He was unfailingly kind to my mother and the boys, and his natural curiosity was a joy to behold. Wilbur was truly a renaissance man with his many interests and passions. The boys loved talking photography with him, and we were in awe of the fact that he was involved with the development of the NASA Apollo flight simulator. More than anything however, we appreciated his kindness and devotion to my mother. They were together for thirteen years, and he will be greatly missed both in our immediate family as well as our extended family.

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