In his own home, on Sunday, July 5, 2020 surrounded by his loving children and caregiver Emma, Romeyn V. Borchardt, 93, of Oak Creek, passed peacefully home to Jesus and is now breathing, walking, running! He was born on April 15, 1927 in Burlington, Wisconsin. Romeyn was the son of LeRoy and Beatrice (NEE: Bennett) Borchardt. He honorably served in the United States Navy during World War II. Romeyn married his love, Lois Multhauf on the beautiful, warm autumn day of October 15, 1953. Romeyn built his own home where he and Lois raised their five children. He worked as a master electrician and taught code class in his basement to all who wanted to learn. Romeyn loved animals and nature and especially his own beautiful wooded sanctuary with a multitude of animals and birds. He fished and hunted in his healthy days and loved taking his family to Boulder Junction to camp in a pop up camper. A man of great faith, Romeyn loved to read his Bible and write down and recite his favorite passages. Romeyn touched the lives of all who knew him with his humility and wonderful sense of humor. He enjoyed the simple riches of life and will be deeply missed by his children Cheryl (Timothy) Dinauer, DuWayne (Evelyn) Borchardt, Clinton Borchardt, Karen (Ken) Gamberini, and Gina (John) Fuhreck, twelve grandchildren, and twenty one great-grandchildren. He is survived by many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. A special thanks to Emma, his loving caregiver for the past 6 months, who along with his children, made it possible for him to stay in the home he loved. The family would also like to extend their sincere thanks and gratitude to the angels who helped sustain his life and brought him joy during the many visits: VA in-home healthcare girls, compassionate care hospice team, and beloved pulmonologist, Dr. Theodore Hubley. Private services and burial were held per family’s wishes.
ROMEYN VIRGIL BORCHARDT
We all loved and will miss Uncle Romeyn. Please except our deepest sympathy.
Our condolences.
Cathy and Don
Aunt Bonnie
Oh how much he is loved !! I had so many good times with him living in the woods , playing baseball ( even at night because he hung lights in the trees ) I love his stories about the rocket and cannon in the yard . He was always joking , smiling and was so sweet to everyone!! I Love you !! Sending prayers with love and faith for you all!!
There are so many fond childhood memories running through my head of my Uncle Romeyn. All the baseball games in his yard, stealing the carrots from his garden and not getting in trouble, his eco friendly yard before eco friendly wasn’t cool, his love of animals, but most of all his magical way of telling fairy tales. My favorite was his version of Hansel and Gretel. I still can hear him and see his facial expressions. It enchants me to this day. He will be dearly missed.
Love and Peace,
Rosy
Uncle Romeyn I can only echo what others have already said. I too remember your stories your love of animals and your beautiful yard. My fondest memory however was how you would call your sister and my mother LaVern, “Vernie” there was a special bond between you two, I heard in your voice and saw it in your eyes, for that I will always be grateful.
Much love
He was the best of neighbors, the light I looked for daily, and the gentle person with a smile and sparkly blue eyes that I came to know over the past 20-years. Romeyn had nothing but good things to say. I loved his stories – about animals and family. I cherish his advice – and was inspired by the way he worked out at the South Milwaukee Senior Center, the way he loved his family, his dog Katie, his wife, his life. He was a kind heart, a good man. I will miss his visits down our gravel road, and come spring, I will pick a bouquet of flowers in his honor and think of him – his love of nature, of trees, of flowers, and family – always. RIP, my friend. God bless you. My condolences to the Borchardt family.
Romeym is one man I will never forget.
Our condolences to Cheryl, Karen, Gina, DuWayne and Clint and the entire Borchardt family.
Rest In Peace, old man.
My condolences to the family. I haven’t seen Romeyn in a long long time but he was always a friend.
I’ve known Romeyn all my life. He and Lois were friends with my parents George and Frieda Mlinar. He was always a kind caring funny man. Of course it’s sadly true that as we grow up/older we loose contact with people we were close to in our younger years. I’ve thought of him often over the years and it saddens me about his passing.Sue
Even though we were not related by blood I called this wonderful man uncle from the first time I met him when I was 12 years old. He welcomed me into his family and his home. I loved him like a father and he treated me like one of his kids. He never had an unkind word to say about anyone because there just wasn’t an unkind cell in his body. When I was 15 years old he risked his life to save mine. I was doing something stupid that I shouldn’t have been doing but he never admonished me for it because he knew that I felt so bad he didn’t need to. He was hilarious, kind, giving and gentle. God broke the mold when he made him! I will miss him forever but feel eternally blessed to have known and loved him. An era gone by. My deepest sympathies to my Borchardt family. Thanks for having me! All my love, Cheryl
My Dear Sweet Uncle Romeyn, the funniest uncle of the entire Borchardt family, always made the cousins feel welcome in his yard, home, and life
Rest In Peace