Service Details
Service for Betty will be on Saturday, December 3 at 11:00AM at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 1501 Erie Street in Racine. Visitation will be at the church on Saturday from 9:00AM until the time of service. The committal service for Betty will be held in the chapel at West Lawn Memorial Cemetery, 9000 Washington Avenue following her service at church. Those wishing to attend will meet the family by 12:15PM at the front entrance of West Lawn.
Memorial Suggestions
In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. John’s Lutheran Church or Racine Lutheran High School have been suggested by her family.
Kenosha – Elizabeth “Betty” Borgardt, age 87, passed away on November 27, 2022 at Home Inspired in Kenosha.
Betty was born in Racine on April 6, 1935 to Godfrey, Sr. and Sophia (nee: Ruppel) Borgardt. She was employed at Racine Steel Castings for 45 years, retiring in May of 1999. Betty attended St. John’s Lutheran School and sang in the church choir for many years. She graduated from Racine Lutheran High School in 1954. In her early years, Betty enjoyed bowling with the Lutheran Ladies League and the Belle City – Kenosha Women’s Classic League. She served many years on the Board of Directors for Birchwood Condo Association. Betty enjoyed gardening and being with her family, who she loved so very much. She especially cherished the memories of her life on the family farm.
Betty is survived by her two dear sisters, Miriam Dziekan and Sharon (Dean) Bartel; her sister-in-law, Veryl Borgardt; many nieces, great nieces, great-great nieces, nephews, great nephews and great-great nephews; Godchildren, Craig Borgardt, Lori Torres, Todd Borgardt and Rebecca Strong.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents; her sister Esther; her brothers, Godfrey Jr., Leroy and William; her dear friend, Mary Lampos; her brothers-in-law, Helmuth Primuth and Tom Dziekan; her sisters-in-law, Carol Borgardt and Judy Borgardt; and her dear uncle, Robert Borgardt.
Service for Betty will be on Saturday, December 3 at 11:00AM at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 1501 Erie Street in Racine. Visitation will be at the church on Saturday from 9:00AM until the time of service. The committal service for Betty will be held in the chapel at West Lawn Memorial Cemetery, 9000 Washington Avenue following her service at church. Those wishing to attend will meet the family by 12:15PM at the front entrance of West Lawn. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. John’s Lutheran Church or Racine Lutheran High School have been suggested by her family.
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Sandra Lee (Eckert, Alfred Sorensen Jr.) says
So sorry to hear of Betty’s passing. Went to Lutheran High, bowled with her & found out that my late husband was related to her. She was a Great person to know. I send the family my Prayers, Hugs & kisses. Sandy Sorensen
Alicia Mandolini says
I lived in Birchwood in the 2000s. Betty became an aunt to me. I shared many meals and conversations with Betty and Mary. Such a beautiful human being. She’s always in my heart. My sympathies to her family.