Kenneth Borchert |
| Posted 2022-05-02 by mhenderson |
| Published by Today's News Herald from May 1 to May 2, 2022 - Lake Havasu City, Arizona - Kenneth Borchert went home to heaven on April 24, 2022 and now lives eternally with Jesus. He was 74 years old. Ken was born July 20, 1947 in Springfield, Minnesota to Randall and Laura Borchert. He graduated from Springfield High School in 1966 and served in the United States Army from 1968-1970. He played basketball for the Army while stationed in Okinawa, Japan. After returning home, he attended Southwest Minnesota State for two years while dating Katherine (Meier), whom he met before enlisting in the army. They married in June of 1972 and their son, Kyle, was born in 1979. Ken graduated from Arizona State University in 1976, then later studied at Dr. Martin Lutheran College where he earned his accreditation to teach God's Word and coach in Lutheran schools. Ken taught high school for many years in Kansas, Washington and Arizona, but was most beloved as "Coach". He coached and was involved with a variety of sports and teams, with basketball as his favorite. Ken inherited a love of fishing from his father, growing up fishing for bullheads in the lakes around Springfield, Minnesota. This remained a favorite pastime throughout his life; among his favorite places to fish were the Black River and Roosevelt Lake but he often settled for Site 6 on Lake Havasu. After retiring, Ken and Kathy moved to Lake Havasu City, where besides fishing, he enjoyed his cats and reconnecting through social media and reunions with former classmates and students he coached throughout the years. Ken was preceded in death by his wife, Katherine Borchert, and his parents Randall and Laura Borchert. He is survived by his son Kyle (Cari) Borchert, grandchildren Cameron Borchert and Reese Borchert, his siblings Sharon (Terry) Jordan, Bonnie (Jeff) Forslin, Richard Borchert, and Russell Borchert, and his nephew, Nathan Borchert, as well as numerous nieces and nephews through marriage, their children and grandchildren. Ken believed in the saving grace of his Savior, Jesus. "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son, that whoever believes in Him, will not perish but have eternal life." John 3:16. A memorial service will be held July 9th, 10:00 am at Abiding Love Lutheran Church, 2825 East 1st Street in Loveland, CO. |
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