Binkowski, Ervin F. "Binks" Born to Eternal Life on Wednesday, May 11, 2011, Age 76 years. Beloved husband for 55 years and only love of Marlene (nee Mikolajczyk). Loving father of Lynda (Allen) Graves, Thomas, and Karen (Michael) Kanter. Cherished grandfather of Adam, Brant and Chad Graves, Joslyn Binkowski and Justin Kanter. Dear brother of the late Daniel Binkowski, Beverly (Ed) Latimer of Virginia and Cynthia (the late George) Machacek of Nebraska. Best friend of Ed Patoka. Further survived by sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, other dear family and friends. Visitation at the Funeral Home SUNDAY, May 15, 2011 from 3 7 PM. Prayer service at 6 PM. Funeral Monday 10:15 AM from the Funeral Home to the BASILICA OF ST. JOSAPHAT for Mass of Christian Burial at 11 AM. Entombment and Military Honors to follow at St. Adalbert Cemetery. As a young man Erv proudly achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. He faithfully served his country during the Korean War in the U.S. Navy aboard the U.S.S. Salamonie. He went on to have a distinguished career and retire from the U.S. Postal Service. He was a member of American Legion Federal Post # 203. Second only to his family, Erv's greatest enjoyment in life was hunting and fishing. He will be greatly missed. PRASSER-KLECZKA SOUTH SUBURBAN CHAPEL 6080 So. 27th Street 414-282-6080