William Louis Borchardt

Mr. William L. Borchardt, 96, died at WFH – All Saints on Friday, October 8, 2010.

   He was born in Racine on April 15, 1914, the son of the late Max and Gertrude (nee: Dresen) Borchardt.  On July 12, 1950, he married the former Charlotte Dixon.  

   Mr. Borchardt served under the Civilian Conservation Corps, Company 655, from 1933-1937.  He worked for Standard Foundry for over 30 years and retired as a tool maker with Deluxe Tool.

   In addition to his loving wife of 60 years, Charlotte, his survivors include his daughters, Carol (David) Baker, Debra (Robert) Pavlovich all of Racine; grandchildren, Dawn (Rick) Stickland, Linda (Dennis) Fossey, Victoria Beasley, Rob (Anna) Pavlovich, William Pavlovich all of Racine; great grandchildren, Britney, Breanna, Cody, Alyssa, Anthony, Corrina; great-great grandson, Jayden, soon to be great-great granddaughter, Savannah; sisters-in-law, Marion Borchardt and Bertha Borchardt; as well as many nieces and nephews.  He was also preceded in death by 14 brothers and sisters. 

   Family and friends are invited to meet at the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Wednesday, October 13, 2010 at 12:00 p.m. for the celebration of William’s life with Rev. Jeffrey M. Thielen officiating.  There will be a visitation in the funeral home on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until noon.  His interment will take place in Graceland Cemetery following the service.