Frank C. Bins Obituary (1940 - 2017)

Frank C. Bins, 77, of Bloomington, passed away at 6:15 p.m., Sunday, June 25, 2017 at his home.A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 1, 2017 at St. PatrickrnChurch of Merna, Bloomington with Rev. Michael Pica officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Normal. Visitation will be from 4:00-7:00 p.m., Friday, June 30, 2017 at Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home, Bloomington with a rosary service at 3:30 p.m.Memorials may be made to the Diabetes Association, the Salvation Army or Home Sweet Home Ministries.Frank was born February 21, 1940 in Green Bay, Wisconsin, the son of Edward and Elizabeth Bins. He married Grace Levens, his college sweetheart, August 1, 1964 at Mother of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She survives.He is also survived by sons, Brett Bins and Bart Bins, both of Arlington, TX, a daughter, Brenda Hooper of Frisco, TX; two grandchildren, Tyler Bins of Arlington, TX and Daley Hooper of Frisco, TX; one brother, Donald Bins of Green Bay, WI.He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers and sisters-in-law, Marvin and Donna Bins, Ervin and Eugenia Bins, Marge Bins and in-laws, Justin and Alberta Levens.Frank retired after 38 years with State Farm Insurance and was very active in the insurance organizations. He was elected Regional Vice President and National Director of the CPCU (Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriters.) He then drove for Unit 5 School District for 12 years. He thoroughly enjoyed the children and following them through their education and attending their sports activities.Frank graduated from the University of Wisconsin, Platteville and was inducted into the Football Hall of Fame in 2011 and played 2 seasons of semi-pro football for the Sheboygan Redwings. He was a life-long supporter of the Packers and Cubs and had attended 2 Packer Super Bowls with his sons.Frank could answer any trivia sports questions with his marvelous memory; he was called upon in many situations to recall facts on all sports.Faith, family and friends were very important in Franks life. He enjoyed people and made many friends in his years of personal and business travel.The family wishes to extend a special thanks to Dr. Stephen Kindred, Dr. Robert Bruha and Dr. Vijay Kumar.