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Virgil L. Borchers

Birth	:	6 Mar 1934 Akron, Plymouth County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	29 Apr 2006 Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Saint Peter Cemetery, Brunsville, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.8081017, -96.2767029
Description	:	Monday, May 1, 2006 Virgil L. Borchers, 72, of Brunsville, died Saturday, April 29, 2006, at Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City. Virgil Lee Borchers was born March 6, 1934, in Akron, the son of John "Jack" and Elsie (Klemme) Borchers. Virgil was baptized and confirmed at St. Peter Lutheran Church. He attended country school near Brunsville and graduated in 1952 from Le Mars Central High School. Virgil served his country during the Korean Conflict from 1955 to 1958 where he was stationed in Alaska. Upon being discharge from the service, he returned to Brunsville to... Read More	Monday, May 1, 2006 Virgil L. Borchers, 72, of Brunsville, died Saturday, April 29, 2006, at Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City. Virgil Lee Borchers was born March 6, 1934, in Akron, the son of John "Jack" and Elsie (Klemme) Borchers. Virgil was baptized and confirmed at St. Peter Lutheran Church. He attended country school near Brunsville and graduated in 1952 from Le Mars Central High School. Virgil served his country during the Korean Conflict from 1955 to 1958 where he was stationed in Alaska. Upon being discharge from the service, he returned to Brunsville to work in the family business, Borchers Grain and Feed. Virgil was united in marriage to Cecelia Witt on March 3, 1961, at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Brunsville. He later purchased the grain and feed store and also operated the DX Station and tank wagon service in Brunsville until 1982. After selling the business, Virgil managed the Elks Club in Le Mars for a few years. He later went to work for Northwest Airlink in Sioux City managing the parts and service department. He then went to work for John Morrell in Sioux City working in the parts and service department until his retirement in 1988. Virgil was a lifelong member of St. Peter Lutheran Church where he was on the Cemetery Board for more than 30 years, served on Church Council, trustee, and volunteered wherever he could. He was a member of the Le Mars Elks Club and had served as Exalted Ruler in 1978 and later as District Deputy in northwest Iowa. He was a life member of the L & O Investment Club and served as treasurer for 25 years. He was a member of the Heeren-McHale-Wilken American Legion Post #724 of Brunsville. In earlier years, Virgil enjoyed stock car racing and being one of the sponsors of Larry's Automotive race car. Virgil and Cecelia enjoyed going to auctions together. Through the years Virgil amassed a large collection of die-cast cars, tractors, and HO gauge trains. The couple also enjoyed traveling throughout the world when Cecelia worked as a travel agent. Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Cecelia of Brunsville; three children: Michael and his wife, Sandra Borchers of Tomah, Wis., and their children Dawn and her husband Derek Woods, Brian Borchers and his fiance, Alicia Bomgartner; Kevin and his wife, Keri Borchers of Le Mars and their children Logan Robbins and Colan Borchers; and Donna and her husband Mark Morehead of Merrill and their children Mitchell, Benjamin, and Karson Morehead; a brother, Richard and his wife Jane Borchers of Wayzata, Minn.; an aunt and uncle, Dick and Darlene Youngstrom of Kansas City, Mo.; a niece, Sarah Borchers and her husband, Brian Kingsley of Long Lake, Minn.; a nephew, John and his wife, Christina Borchers of Atherton, Calif.; special family friends, Carol Schlotfeldt of Brunsville, Jerry Traufler of Le Mars, Larry Molzen of Le Mars, and William and Janice Renken of Brunsville. Virgil was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Debra Borchers; a grandson, Alex David Morehead; and a special friend, Ray Schlotfeldt. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Brunsville with the Rev. Dan Gerrietts officiating. Inurnment with military honors provided by the Heeren-McHale-Wilken American Legion Post #724 will be in St. Peter Cemetery, Brunsville.. Visitations with the family present will be after 4 p.m. Tuesday at the Carlsen Funeral Home in Le Mars with a prayer service at 7 p.m. Honorary casketbearers will be his grandchildren. Memorials may be given to St. Peter Lutheran Church or the Brunsville Four Seasons Garden Club.

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Where is Virgil L. Borchers's memorial?
Virgil L. Borchers's memorial is located at: Saint Peter Cemetery, Brunsville, Plymouth County, USA.
When did Virgil L. Borchers death?
Virgil L. Borchers death on 29 Apr 2006 in Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Virgil L. Borchers's memorial?
Latitude: 42.8081017
Longitude: -96.2767029

Family Members:

Parent

John Gerhard “Jack” Borchers

(1912 - 1969)

Elsie Klemme Borchers

(1913 - 1962)

Spouse

Cecelia Rose Witt Borchers

(1937 - 2013)

Children

Debra May Borchers

(1963 - 1963)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Peter Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8081017, -96.2767029

2. Plymouth Presbyterian Cemetery
Brunsville, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8208760, -96.3318410

3. Christ Lutheran Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8514600, -96.2902600

4. Saint Paul Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.7484000, -96.3315000

5. Hillside Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.7291985, -96.2544022

6. Saint Johns Lutheran Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8372000, -96.3799000

7. Resthaven Cemetery
Le Mars, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8375015, -96.1686020

8. Assumption Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.7214480, -96.2583450

9. Calvary Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.7939000, -96.1527100

10. Saint Johns Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8939018, -96.3225021

11. Memorial Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.7875000, -96.1504920

12. Saint Joseph Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.7416992, -96.3707962

13. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Struble, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8953018, -96.2005997

14. Pleasant Valley Cemetery
Adaville, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7494011, -96.4005966

15. Union Hill German Baptist Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9169006, -96.3324966

16. Seney Cemetery
Seney, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8586655, -96.1265106

17. Stanton Cemetery
Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6786003, -96.1900024

18. Saint John Lutheran Cemetery
Ireton, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9585991, -96.2550201

19. Floyd Valley Cemetery
Hinton, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6556015, -96.2514038

20. Saint Catherines Cemetery
Oyens, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8224200, -96.0563900

21. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Ireton, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9681015, -96.3143997

22. Saint Marys Cemetery
Maurice, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9594002, -96.1769028

23. Liberty Perry Cemetery
Hinton, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6557999, -96.3893967

24. Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery
Hinton, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6330950, -96.1937720