Clarence Z. Wurts ’62

Bink died Sept. 29, 2024, of medical complications.

He came to us from Chestnut Hill Academy in Philadelphia, where, as an honor student, he was president of his class all four years and a baseball pitcher. He won a National Junior Championship in a Comet sailboat. At Princeton, he majored in history and dined at Colonial. He roomed with Sandy Kennedy, Tom Wright, Ralph Esmerian, Tom Schmidt, and Jon Butler. Following graduation, he served two years in the Army at Fort Sill, Okla., leaving as a captain.

Bink spent his career in corporate finance, investment research, and stock trading — commuting daily to New York City as a floor broker. Employers included Drexel Harriman Ripley; Alex. Brown & Sons; and Philadelphia Investors.

He married Patricia Weaver in June 1962, and they recently celebrated their 62nd anniversary. The family enjoyed active sports and summered in Nova Scotia. Bink served on multiple boards, including the Zoological Society of Philadelphia.

Bink is survived by his wife, Patty; sons Charles and Benjamin; and four grandchildren. The class offers its condolences to them all.