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“Living so far from Merrill, I keep up with things there On-line. Was sorry to read of Eugene's death. We were members of the Class of 1965 and...Read More »
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1 of 5 | Posted by: Linda Barnia King - White Swan, WA
“Gloria, I was shocked to hear about Eugene. My thoughts are with you and your family at this time. (your old teller buddy at M&I)
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2 of 5 | Posted by: Judy Cornelius - Tomahawk, WI
“Our prayers are with you. Eugene was a very kind & good man. When he was working on our home, my young boys (5 & 7 yr) thought he was the best!! ...Read More »
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3 of 5 | Posted by: Scott & Victoria Tesch - wausau, WI
“Gloria, Krista and family, Our deepest sympathy goes out to you folks at this devastating time. How the time has flown by since those old army days...Read More »
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4 of 5 | Posted by: Larry & Marlene Wild - Waterloo, IL
“Please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of Eugene. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Wayne & Beth Raasch
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5 of 5 | Posted by: F. Wayne & Beth Raasch - Manteca, CA
Eugene C. Borchardt, 63, Merrill, died Sunday, July 31, 2011 at Woodland Court after a 5 week battle with brain cancer. He was born September 2, 1947 in Merrill to Elaine Borchardt. He married Gloria Raasch June 1, 1968 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Merrill. Eugene was a 1965 graduate of Merrill Senior High School. He worked as a carpenter in his younger years then joined the U.S. Army. Gene then worked for J.I. Case before starting his own business, E.C. Borchardt Excavating in 1993. He enjoyed hunting, NASCAR, and making maple syrup with his son in law, Andy. Gene adored his grandchildren. He was an active member with the Town of Scott and a board of trustee member of St. John’s. Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Gloria, Merrill; daughter, Krista (Andy) Zelinski, Merrill; grandchildren, Katelyn & Jacob; mother, Elaine Paul, Hamburg; brother, Gary (Karen) Paul, Hamburg; sister, Pam (Terry) Plisch, Hamburg; nephew, Andrew Plisch; nieces, Angie Servi and Ashley Plisch; and Aunts, Uncles and Cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ray & Leona Borchardt; his mother and father-in-law, Norman & LaVila Raasch, and his step father, Martin Paul. Services will be held 11:00 AM Thursday, August 4, 2011 at St. John Lutheran Church, Merrill. Visitation will be from 4-8 PM Wednesday, August 3, 2011 at Waid Funeral Home and again from 10-11 AM before the service at the church. Entombment will follow in Merrill Memorial Park Cemetery. Donations may be made to St. John Lutheran Church or Woodland Court. Waid Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.waidfuneral.com.
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