Robert Borchers Obituary

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BORCHERS, Robert "Bob" E. age 90 of Centerville, Ohio passed away at St. Leonards on Monday, April 16, 2007. He was born in Dayton, OH on April 25th, 1916 to his parents, Bernard J. and Eleanor (Schenk) Borchers. He was preceded in death by his first wife of 34 years, Kathleen Smith Borchers and by his second wife of fourteen years, Joan Corpstein Borchers, in 1993. He was also preceded in death by his four brothers, Bernard J. Jr., John, Edward, and David and his three sisters, Marguerite Creager, Sr. Jeannette of the Sisters of Charity, and Mary Fitzharris. Bob is survived by his and Kathleen's five children: Becky (Tom) Brown of Joliet, IL, Bobbye Flecker of Pittsburgh, PA, Barbara (Mike) Bernath of Charlotte, NC, Jim (Louise) of Barrington, IL. and Tom (Margie) of Dayton; and Joan's five children: Kim Medsker of New Orleans, LA, Jay Corpstein of California, Karen (Rick) Husa of Piqua, OH, Elisabeth Ramsey, and Christa Boden, both of Dayton and 23 grandchildren and 31 great grandchildren. Bob was one of the area's foremost automobile dealers, running his family's car business, Borchers Ford, for many years in downtown Dayton. He graduated from Chaminade High School in 1934. He graduated from the University of Dayton with a Philosophy degree in 1938. Bob was a member of the Dayton Country Club and the Deerfield Country Club in Hillsboro Beach, Florida, where he spent many years of his retirement. Bob was a man of deep faith who also enjoyed playing golf, bridge, photography, music and following the Dayton Flyers, the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Notre Dame sports teams. But his greatest love was for his family. He was most proud of all his children and grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, April 20, 2007 at 11:00 AM at Holy Angels Church. The family will receive friends at the Church for one hour prior to the Mass. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Sisters of Charity Retirement Fund, 5900 Delhi Road, Mount St. Joseph, Cincinnati, Ohio 45051. TOBIAS FUNERAL HOME - FAR HILLS CHAPEL in care of arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to www.tobiasfuneralhome.com

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Published by Dayton Daily News from Apr. 18 to Apr. 19, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert Borchers

8 Entries

Thalia Roush

April 20, 2007

Jim & Tom,
Please accept my sympathy for your loss. My first job (ever) was as Borchers Ford with all of you and your Dad was the fairest and kindest person I have worked with in the auto industry in 20 years. I was only at Borchers Ford for 2 years, but I had seen Bob about ten years later and he addressed me by name, I could not belive that he actually remembered me after all that time. What a man, he truely was an inspiration. I hope that your good memories of him carry you thought this time. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Thalia Roush

Midge Bateman

April 19, 2007

To Bobbye and Loved Ones,

We extend our prayers and deepest sympathy to your family as you mourn the death of your father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

Love,
Midge and Aaron Bateman

Richard & Helen Vuketich

April 19, 2007

Tom,

Helen & I just learned about your father. We just wanted you to know we’ll remember him and your family in our prayers during these stressful times. It’s times like these that remind us how important family and friends are. I remember your dad kindly from one of your family gatherings long ago. He impressed me as a man who enjoyed his family way more than his significant business successes. There is a lot we all can learn from that kind of attitude.

Words always seem to fail during these moments but knowing he and we are all in God’s bigger plan offers us great comfort. Please accept our condolences for your loss.

Walter and Eleanore BERNATH

April 19, 2007

to Barbara hopeyouhave agood day asyou and your boys put your father away to heaven

BOB GARMAN

April 18, 2007

I WORKED AT BORCHERS FORD FROM 1960 TO 1972 AND BOB WAS A FINE GUY TO WORK FOR AND RESPECTED HIS EMPLOYES I MISSED BORCHERS FORD AND THE HOLE FAMILY WHEN THEY CLOSES UP.

Tim Connair

April 18, 2007

Children of Kathleen & Bob,
Accept my condolences for your loss. Your parents were friends of mine in the 50's - I visited them when I was home for summer vacation from the seminary & they were always gracious hosts. Your father was a prince and his passing leaves a hole in all our hearts. God bless you.
Timothy J. Connair

Martha (Creager) Holmes

April 18, 2007

To all my Cousins:
I am so sorry for the loss of your wonderful dad. He is now in heaven to join my mom and all his family.
My love & deepest sympathy to each of you, as I will not be able to be with you for the funeral on Friday.

Paul Apostelos

April 18, 2007

Good bless Mr. Borchers. Knew him through my father where he bought me my first car. REST IN PEACE my friend!

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