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Bernard Martin “Bernie” Borowiak

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Birth	:	13 Jan 1928 Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	2 Dec 2015 Helena, Lewis and Clark County, Montana, USA
Burial	:	Montana State Veterans Cemetery, Helena, Lewis and Clark County, USA
Coordinate	:	46.6151886, -112.0993042
Plot	:	Columbarium W-1, Niche C-24
Description	:	Bernard (Bernie) Martin Borowiak was born on January 13, 1928 in Columbus, Nebraska to Martin and Cecelia (Korus) Borowiak. He left this world in peace in his home on December 2, 2015, at the age of 87. Bernie grew up in Silver Creek, Nebraska. After graduating from Silver Creek High School in 1946, he enlisted in the Army and was active duty for two years. He then entered the Army Reserves while he attended college at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln. He was called back into service during the Korean Conflict and served stateside. Following the conflict, he returned to... Read More	Bernard (Bernie) Martin Borowiak was born on January 13, 1928 in Columbus, Nebraska to Martin and Cecelia (Korus) Borowiak. He left this world in peace in his home on December 2, 2015, at the age of 87. Bernie grew up in Silver Creek, Nebraska. After graduating from Silver Creek High School in 1946, he enlisted in the Army and was active duty for two years. He then entered the Army Reserves while he attended college at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln. He was called back into service during the Korean Conflict and served stateside. Following the conflict, he returned to college and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in accounting in 1952. After college, he moved to Great Falls, Montana and found employment at General Mills, a company he worked at for 35 years. While in Great Falls, he met his wife Karen McGregor. He and Karen celebrated their 50th anniversary this past spring. Shortly after marriage in 1965, he transferred to General Mills’ Minneapolis office, where he eventually became the Building and Office Services Manager. Upon retirement, he and Karen moved from their New Hope, Minnesota home to Helena, Montana, where they have resided for 13 years. Bernie had a strong work ethic and enjoyed helping others. In his later years, he worked as a bagger at Albertsons and volunteered at the Montana Historical Society and at his daughter Celeste’s school. He was a dedicated family man to six children and 14 grandchildren. He and Karen also extended their home to many others, including 75 foster babies, traveling baseball and hockey players, extended family, and his children’s friends. He was a gentle man with a lively sense of humor. He had a great love of birdwatching, woodworking, craftwork, and gardening (especially roses—yellow was his favorite). As a young man, he enjoyed fishing and skiing. He could always spot a wild animal long before anyone else could. As an older man, he found great enjoyment in his small dog, Paddy. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Elaine Placek, and his brother-in-law William Ramaeker. Bernie is survived by his loving wife Karen Borowiak, his children Ann (James) Ueland, Michael (Jenny) Borowiak, Jeff Borowiak, Mark (Julie) Borowiak, Celeste (Shawn) Timulak, and Craig “CT” Borowiak (Nilgün Uygun), his sister Helen (Carl) Marks, his brother-in-law Denis Placek, and 14 grandchildren. A Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Saturday December 5th at Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church, 1502 Shirley Road, Helena, with a reception to immediately follow in the social hall of the church. A Military Honors Service will be 9 a.m. Monday, December 7th at the Montana State Veterans Cemetery Committal Shelter, Fort Harrison.

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Bernard Martin “Bernie” Borowiak's memorial is located at: Montana State Veterans Cemetery, Helena, Lewis and Clark County, USA.
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Bernard Martin “Bernie” Borowiak death on 2 Dec 2015 in Helena, Lewis and Clark County, Montana, USA
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Latitude: 46.6151886
Longitude: -112.0993042

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Parent

Celia Korus Borowiak

(1899 - 1932)

Siblings

Elaine M. Borowiak Placek

(1924 - 2013)

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