Hilmer “Bud” Borchert, age 91 passed away at St. Mary's Hospital on Saturday, March 4, 2017. He was born on April 28, 1925 in Marshall and was the son of William and Hilda (Hoene) Borchert. He graduated from Marshall High School in 1943. He served in the U.S. Army from 1943 to 1945 in theContinue Reading
Hilmer “Bud” Borchert, age 91 passed away at St. Mary's Hospital on Saturday, March 4, 2017. He was born on April 28, 1925 in Marshall and was the son of William and Hilda (Hoene) Borchert. He graduated from Marshall High School in 1943. He served in the U.S. Army from 1943 to 1945 in the South Pacific. He was accompanied by son Bruce on the Badger Honor Flight in 2012. Bud moved to Sun Prairie in 1949 and became the city's first letter carrier. He married Marilyn Gorsline on July 13, 1946. He married Ellie (Scharine) Meske on September 2, 1978.
Bud was a Sun Prairie Volunteer Fireman for 33 years and Fire inspector for 25 years. He was a charter member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church. He was also a member of DAV, the American Legion Post #333 and V.F. W. Post 9362.
He is survived by his wife, Ellie; children, Bonnie (Dean) Hulsizer, Bill (Susan), Betty (Tom) Showers, Bruce (Trish), Beverly (Dave) Nelson, Barry (Sharyn), Bernie (Nancy), Brad (Donna), Brenda Sanford (Kevin Seymour), Scott Meske; 24 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren and the Coon Family.
He was preceded in death by his 1st wife Marilyn in 1976, a son Mark Meske; 2 brothers, Willard and Daniel; a sister Lila Strasburg.
A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 10, 2017 at Our Saviors Lutheran Church, 550 Lincoln Drive in Sun Prairie. Pastor Dan Dibbert will preside. Burial will be held at Sun Prairie Memory Gardens. A visitation will be held on Thursday, March 9, 2017 from 4 to 7 p.m at the Tuschen-Newcomer Funeral Home, 302 Columbus Street in Sun Prairie and from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services at the church on Friday.
Tuschen-Newcomer Funeral & Cremation
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Jennie Mae Jones
left a message on March 11, 2017:
A lot of memories of the "Good Old Day. Have a cocktail with Mose.
Charles & Helen Peterson
left a message on March 10, 2017:
Charlie & Helen remember the good times we had when we were with the Wis rural carries. Bub will be missed by all. We still remember the good times we had attending the Rural Carrier conventions. Charlie & Helen
David Reel
left a message on March 9, 2017:
Rest in Peace, thoughts for family and friends.
Tom Cantwell, Badger Honor Flight
left a message on March 8, 2017:
The volunteers, flight team and board of Badger Honor Flight mourn the loss of their hero, Hilmer Borchert. We are thankful for his military service and proud to have served him on his trip to Washington, D.C. on May 19, 2012
Esther Helgesen
left a message on March 7, 2017:
Bud made the best cookies! Ellie worked with me at GTE/VERIZON and Bud was the love of her life. Every day she went home for lunch to be with Bud and he had her cream cheese on a bagel waiting for her. He had a zest for life and the warmest personality and smile. Blessings as you begin a new journey Bud and we will take care of Ellie for you. Love and hugs to the Borchert family.
JOSEPH VAUGHAN
left a message on March 6, 2017:
I remember a fun loving guy who liked a good story. A true gentleman with a million friends. He will be missed.
Pat Vaughan
Pat Vaughan
Bonnie & Darrell Rostad
left a message on March 6, 2017:
So sad to hear of Buds passing. I will always remember his infectious laugh and his many jokes that he always had to share. Didn't have the opportunity to see him a whole lot but when I did, it was always a pleasure to be around him and hear his stories. We attended his two birthday parties in his later years and always had so much fun. He will always be remembered by so many. We will all surely miss him! RIP Bud!
Love, Bonnie Rostad
Love, Bonnie Rostad
Steven Borchert
left a message on March 6, 2017:
Uncle Bud was a very good Christian man. I really appreciated his visits to my Dad after my Mom passed away. My Dad always enjoyed talking with his brother Bud.
Steve Borchert [Nephew]
Steve Borchert [Nephew]
Greg Nash
left a message on March 6, 2017:
Rest in Peace Bud, such a smile, such a go-getter, such a zest for life! They don't make many people like him, he will be missed.
Marsha Mindham
left a message on March 6, 2017:
I am so sorry for your lost. I have so many memories of Bud and Marilyn and all of the family growing up. My parents were Laurel and Nelda Mook and were close friends with Bud and Marilyn. Dad was a rural letter carrier so we went to conventions together and had a lot of good times visiting the Borcherts in Sun Prairie and when they visited us on the farm. Again so sorry for your lost.
Marsha (Mook) Mindham
Marsha (Mook) Mindham
Linda Alberts
left a message on March 6, 2017:
So many wonderful times and memories with the Borchert family. Hugs and prayers to all I know you will miss him soooo much. He was one awesome man.
Barbara Erickson
left a message on March 6, 2017:
Uncle Bud was a delightful man with such a strong commitment to his family and friends. His extended family is a beautiful legacy! He had a way of making people feel special and cared for. I'm so glad I was able to have a good visit with him at our last family reunion! My love and prayers are with you all.
JOSEPH VAUGHAN
left a message on March 6, 2017:
I remember a fun loving guy who liked a good story. A true gentleman with a million friends. He will be missed.
Pat Vaughan
Pat Vaughan
Douglas Gorsline
left a message on March 5, 2017:
So sorry for your loss, but grateful for the long and good life that uncle Bud had. Floods of memories about his quick smile and gracious spirit down through the years. We love you all and are praying for you!
Doug and Sonja Gorsline
Doug and Sonja Gorsline
Linda M. Aydlette
left a message on March 5, 2017:
May God bless you at this sad time, Bill.
Linda Aydlette
Linda Aydlette
Jeff and Pam Coy
left a message on March 5, 2017:
We are thinking of the family and are sorry for your loss
Jim and Ardy Olson
left a message on March 5, 2017:
Bud will be missed by a lot of people. He was an all around good guy and always had a smile. We send our thoughts and prayers to all of his family.
Scott Singletary
left a message on March 5, 2017:
Great photo! His smile is what I remember most about him from church.
Dave and Lisa Presser
left a message on March 5, 2017:
To all the Borchert family you will be in our thoughts and prayers
Cheryl Feuling-johnson
left a message on March 5, 2017:
Sorry for your loss. I remember the funny stories he always told at the Post Office Conventions. My father really respected him as a fellow post worker..he will be missed.
Meg Nicolay Taylor
left a message on March 5, 2017:
May God bless your family during this sad time. I have fond memories of all the "Borcherts on the hill on Columbus Street". Your dad always had a smile....may he Rest In Peace.
Deborah Tilley
left a message on March 5, 2017:
So sorry for your loss Brendie and family. I remember Bud well growing up. He will be missed
Rod Lothe
left a message on March 5, 2017:
many good memories of working with Bud at the Sun Prairie Post Office, playing cards and bowling my sympathy to the family
LISA BUSCHKOPF
left a message on March 5, 2017:
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Bud. He was such a kind person with a beautiful smile. Our hearts go out to you all at this difficult time. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. Lisa and Mike Buschkopf
Robin Gorsline
left a message on March 4, 2017:
Uncle Buds service as a soldier and firefighter is a tremendous example of public service for us to follow. His commitment to family, his enjoyment of life, and that infectious smile will be greatly missed. Prayers for all his family during this difficult time
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Jennie Mae Jones
left a message on March 11, 2017:
A lot of memories of the "Good Old Day. Have a cocktail with Mose.
Charles & Helen Peterson
left a message on March 10, 2017:
Charlie & Helen remember the good times we had when we were with the Wis rural carries. Bub will be missed by all. We still remember the good times we had attending the Rural Carrier conventions. Charlie & Helen
David Reel
left a message on March 9, 2017:
Rest in Peace, thoughts for family and friends.
Tom Cantwell, Badger Honor Flight
left a message on March 8, 2017:
The volunteers, flight team and board of Badger Honor Flight mourn the loss of their hero, Hilmer Borchert. We are thankful for his military service and proud to have served him on his trip to Washington, D.C. on May 19, 2012
Esther Helgesen
left a message on March 7, 2017:
Bud made the best cookies! Ellie worked with me at GTE/VERIZON and Bud was the love of her life. Every day she went home for lunch to be with Bud and he had her cream cheese on a bagel waiting for her. He had a zest for life and the warmest personality and smile. Blessings as you begin a new journey Bud and we will take care of Ellie for you. Love and hugs to the Borchert family.
JOSEPH VAUGHAN
left a message on March 6, 2017:
I remember a fun loving guy who liked a good story. A true gentleman with a million friends. He will be missed.
Pat Vaughan
Pat Vaughan
Bonnie & Darrell Rostad
left a message on March 6, 2017:
So sad to hear of Buds passing. I will always remember his infectious laugh and his many jokes that he always had to share. Didn't have the opportunity to see him a whole lot but when I did, it was always a pleasure to be around him and hear his stories. We attended his two birthday parties in his later years and always had so much fun. He will always be remembered by so many. We will all surely miss him! RIP Bud!
Love, Bonnie Rostad
Love, Bonnie Rostad
Steven Borchert
left a message on March 6, 2017:
Uncle Bud was a very good Christian man. I really appreciated his visits to my Dad after my Mom passed away. My Dad always enjoyed talking with his brother Bud.
Steve Borchert [Nephew]
Steve Borchert [Nephew]
Greg Nash
left a message on March 6, 2017:
Rest in Peace Bud, such a smile, such a go-getter, such a zest for life! They don't make many people like him, he will be missed.
Marsha Mindham
left a message on March 6, 2017:
I am so sorry for your lost. I have so many memories of Bud and Marilyn and all of the family growing up. My parents were Laurel and Nelda Mook and were close friends with Bud and Marilyn. Dad was a rural letter carrier so we went to conventions together and had a lot of good times visiting the Borcherts in Sun Prairie and when they visited us on the farm. Again so sorry for your lost.
Marsha (Mook) Mindham
Marsha (Mook) Mindham
Linda Alberts
left a message on March 6, 2017:
So many wonderful times and memories with the Borchert family. Hugs and prayers to all I know you will miss him soooo much. He was one awesome man.
Barbara Erickson
left a message on March 6, 2017:
Uncle Bud was a delightful man with such a strong commitment to his family and friends. His extended family is a beautiful legacy! He had a way of making people feel special and cared for. I'm so glad I was able to have a good visit with him at our last family reunion! My love and prayers are with you all.
JOSEPH VAUGHAN
left a message on March 6, 2017:
I remember a fun loving guy who liked a good story. A true gentleman with a million friends. He will be missed.
Pat Vaughan
Pat Vaughan
Douglas Gorsline
left a message on March 5, 2017:
So sorry for your loss, but grateful for the long and good life that uncle Bud had. Floods of memories about his quick smile and gracious spirit down through the years. We love you all and are praying for you!
Doug and Sonja Gorsline
Doug and Sonja Gorsline
Linda M. Aydlette
left a message on March 5, 2017:
May God bless you at this sad time, Bill.
Linda Aydlette
Linda Aydlette
Jeff and Pam Coy
left a message on March 5, 2017:
We are thinking of the family and are sorry for your loss
Jim and Ardy Olson
left a message on March 5, 2017:
Bud will be missed by a lot of people. He was an all around good guy and always had a smile. We send our thoughts and prayers to all of his family.
Scott Singletary
left a message on March 5, 2017:
Great photo! His smile is what I remember most about him from church.
Dave and Lisa Presser
left a message on March 5, 2017:
To all the Borchert family you will be in our thoughts and prayers
Cheryl Feuling-johnson
left a message on March 5, 2017:
Sorry for your loss. I remember the funny stories he always told at the Post Office Conventions. My father really respected him as a fellow post worker..he will be missed.
Meg Nicolay Taylor
left a message on March 5, 2017:
May God bless your family during this sad time. I have fond memories of all the "Borcherts on the hill on Columbus Street". Your dad always had a smile....may he Rest In Peace.
Deborah Tilley
left a message on March 5, 2017:
So sorry for your loss Brendie and family. I remember Bud well growing up. He will be missed
Rod Lothe
left a message on March 5, 2017:
many good memories of working with Bud at the Sun Prairie Post Office, playing cards and bowling my sympathy to the family
LISA BUSCHKOPF
left a message on March 5, 2017:
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Bud. He was such a kind person with a beautiful smile. Our hearts go out to you all at this difficult time. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. Lisa and Mike Buschkopf
Robin Gorsline
left a message on March 4, 2017:
Uncle Buds service as a soldier and firefighter is a tremendous example of public service for us to follow. His commitment to family, his enjoyment of life, and that infectious smile will be greatly missed. Prayers for all his family during this difficult time
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