Darrell Borgwardt
Darrell D. Borgwardt, 83, of Lake Hallie, passed away peacefully, at home surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2016.
Darrell was born on Aug. 16, 1933, to the late Herman and Inez (Pabst) Borgwardt, in Mondovi. On April 17, 1954, he married the love of his life, Joyce Schultz, enjoying 62 years of marriage. Together, they had three children, John, JoAnn and Peggy. Darrell and Joyce lived in Gilmanton, until they moved to Lake Hallie in August 1966. Darrell attended the Harvey School, in Mondovi, through the eighth grade and later joined the Wisconsin National Guard.
He was a member of Laborer Union 317 and worked construction for Hoeppner & Bartlett, retiring after 36 years. During his “retirement,” Darrell worked eight years as a custodian for UW-Eau Claire. He will be remembered as one of the hardest working persons you could have ever met. Darrell was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, in Eau Claire.
Darrell had a great sense of humor and especially loved to tease his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He loved to eat, talk, joke, and laugh with everyone. Many years were enjoyed camping at Wolf’s Den in Cameron. He loved fishing with Joyce on their pontoon and driving around the campground in his golf cart he affectionately called his “Doodlebug.”
He is survived by his wife, Joyce; children, John (Julie) Borgwardt of Eau Claire, JoAnn (Luke) Gronberg of Thorp, Peggy (Steve) Erickson of Eau Claire; grandchildren, Joy (James) Weisner, Jill (Jeremy) Wendtland, Justin (Caylee) Borgwardt, all of Eau Claire, Heath (Angela) Berg of Austin, Texas, Miranda Burton of Menomonie; great-grandchildren, Brieana, Olivia, Andrew, Quentin, Kolten, Beau, Capryce, Caleah; brother, Kenneth (Wilma) Borgwardt of Menomonee Falls; God children, Cathy Kent and Jerry Meistad; many nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.
Darrell was preceded in death by his sisters, Elizabeth Buchholz and Frances Hanson; brothers, Walter, Merle, Chuck and George.
The family would like to take this opportunity to thank St. Joseph’s Hospice (Barb and John), along with the doctors and nurses at Mayo Clinic Health System Eau Claire Cancer Center for their loving care of Darrell. Also thanks for all the prayers everyone has said for him and our family.
More than words can express, he will be missed by all who knew him.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 26, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, with Reverends Nathan Aaseng and Sandee Kosmo officiating.
Interment was in Oak Park Cemetery. in Mondovi.
Evergreen Funeral Home and Crematory assisted the family.
