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Ralph Clarence George Borcherding

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Birth	:	28 Dec 1919 Latimer, Franklin County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	7 Nov 2015 Denison, Crawford County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Crawford Heights Memory Gardens, Denison, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.0008011, -95.3469009
Description	:	Ralph G Borcherding December 28, 1919 - November 7, 2015 Ralph Clarence George Borcherding was born December 28, 1919, the son of Henry and Lena Borcherding. He died at the Crawford County Memorial Hospital in Denison, Iowa, Saturday, November 7, 2015 at the age of ninety-four. Ralph was born in Latimer, Iowa. He received his education in the Hampton Community High School, graduating with the class of 1937. After completing his education, he worked at the Graham Department Store in Hampton, Iowa. Ralph was united in marriage to Dorris Ruhl, September 21, 1941, in Webster City,... Read More	Ralph G Borcherding December 28, 1919 - November 7, 2015 Ralph Clarence George Borcherding was born December 28, 1919, the son of Henry and Lena Borcherding. He died at the Crawford County Memorial Hospital in Denison, Iowa, Saturday, November 7, 2015 at the age of ninety-four. Ralph was born in Latimer, Iowa. He received his education in the Hampton Community High School, graduating with the class of 1937. After completing his education, he worked at the Graham Department Store in Hampton, Iowa. Ralph was united in marriage to Dorris Ruhl, September 21, 1941, in Webster City, Iowa, and the couple was blessed with the birth of two children. In 1942, Ralph enlisted in the United States Naval Reserve and completed his training as a pharmacist’s mate at the Great Lakes Training Station in Chicago. He was subsequently transferred to the Naval Air Station in Jacksonville, Florida, to complete his training as an aviation medical technician. He was then transferred to the Naval Air Station in Norfolk, Virginia, to work as an instructor for the new chill chamber unit and oxygen instruction for pilots. In 1944, he served in the North Atlantic Ocean anti-submarine destroyer U.S.S. Neunzer, DE 150, as a Pharmacist’s Mate First Class. After receiving his honorable discharge in 1945, he returned to work at the Graham Department Store in Hampton. In 1947, the family subsequently moved to Belmond, Iowa, to work with another department store. In 1949, he became the manager of a store in Adel, Iowa and in 1955, he purchased a men’s clothing storen in Sac City. In 1961, he opened the C.R. Anthony Store in Denison with his previous employers and operated that store until retiring there in 1978. He subsequently opened the Vault Fashions for women in Denison. After retirement, he filled the Executive Director’s position of the Denison Chamber of Commerce and the Crawford County Development Corporation, a position he held until 1984. In 1987, he was elected mayor of Denison and served for four consecutive terms. During his tenure as mayor, he was responsible for the allocation of land used by the Iowa National Guard and Western Iowa Tech Community College, exchange of land used by the Denison Community Schools, initiated plans for the runway extension at the Denison Municipal Airport, purchasing the computers for the Denison City Hall, the Police Department computer system, and reorganization to a highly respected law enforcement center, opened bids for the proposed Denison Aquatic Fun Center and instituted curbside mandatory garbage pick-up and recycling for Denison. His devotion to Denison didn’t stop as he was involved with various projects to improve the quality of life for the residents of Denison by establishing biking and hiking trails, improvements in the operation of the Denison Municipal Utilities, dog pound, and various paving, stop lights and building projects for the city. He managed the rebuilding of the 1992 and 1993 floods that caused $40 million in damage. As his professional life was devoted to the city and residence of Denison, his personal life was dedicated to his family. He was a kind and considerate husband, father, and grandfather who enjoyed traveling with his wife to Texas, Florida, Alabama, Hawaii and fishing trips to Minnesota and Canada. He also enjoyed playing golf, socializing with his family, friends and residents of Denison. The couple enjoyed taking a cruise together. Ralph was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Dorris in 2010; sisters, Esther, Lena, Wilhemina; brothers, Harry, Bill and Gearhart. Survivors include one son, Bud and his wife, Vicki; one daughter, Judy Evers and her husband, Terry; three grandchildren and six great grandchildren, other relatives, and many friends.

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Ralph Clarence George Borcherding's memorial is located at: Crawford Heights Memory Gardens, Denison, Crawford County, USA.
When did Ralph Clarence George Borcherding death?
Ralph Clarence George Borcherding death on 7 Nov 2015 in Denison, Crawford County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Ralph Clarence George Borcherding's memorial?
Latitude: 42.0008011
Longitude: -95.3469009

Family Members:

Parent

Henry D. Borcherding

(1877 - 1944)

Lena Muhlenbruch Borcherding

(1874 - 1966)

Spouse

Dorris P. Ruhl Borcherding

(1921 - 2010)

Siblings

Lena Borcherding Oitzman

(1904 - 1998)

Harry A Borcherding

(1908 - 1991)

Gerhard William K “Gay” Borcherding

(1912 - 1989)

Wilhelmina Borcherding

(1916 - 1992)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Crawford Heights Memory Gardens
Denison, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0008011, -95.3469009

2. Oakland Cemetery
Denison, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9972000, -95.3478012

3. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
Denison, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9958000, -95.3450012

4. Old Catholic Cemetery
Denison, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0043983, -95.3189011

5. Saint Rose of Lima Cemetery
Denison, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0247002, -95.3394012

6. Washington Township Cemetery
Buck Grove, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9354000, -95.3387000

7. Crawford County Poor Farm Cemetery
Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9508216, -95.4308331

8. Buck Grove Cemetery
Buck Grove, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9067841, -95.3839722

9. Butler Cemetery
Arion, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9364014, -95.4627991

10. Deloit Cemetery
Deloit, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1075325, -95.3136520

11. Nishnabotna Cemetery
Manilla, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9086952, -95.2464447

12. Vail Cemetery
Vail, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0647011, -95.2102966

13. Saint Anns Cemetery
Vail, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0513992, -95.1868973

14. King Cemetery
Vail, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1007996, -95.2319031

15. Mount Olivet Cemetery
Manilla, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8922005, -95.2200012

16. Astor Cemetery
Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8636017, -95.2853012

17. Dow City Cemetery
Dow City, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9219017, -95.5119019

18. Lehfeldt Cemetery
Kiron, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1458170, -95.3724972

19. Morgan Cemetery
Schleswig, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1394005, -95.4403000

20. Hayes Township Cemetery
Westside, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0083199, -95.1216583

21. Bockelmann Family Cemetery
Charter Oak, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0954020, -95.5357330

22. Union Township Cemetery
Defiance, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8269005, -95.3471985

23. Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery
Defiance, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8269005, -95.3450012

24. Saint Paul Lutheran Church Cemetery
Ricketts, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1215000, -95.5265000