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Ralph Borkowski Obituary

Borkowski, Ralph Joined his loving wife Dolores (nee Kwiecinski) of 49 years Dec. 9, 2014, age 88. Loving father of Diane (Tim) Drewek, Charlotte (Bob) Brzezinski, and Luanne (Paul) Leshok. Grandfather of Douglas (Colleen Lauve) Drewek, Gregory Drewek, Shannon (Steve) Lesniewski, Shawn (Mandi) Kampa, Michael (Veronica) Leshok and Pamela (Ryan) Peplinski. Great-grandfather of Phoebe Drewek, Damin, Ashton and Analia Kampa, Elena, Noah and Wyatt Leshak and special Big Papa to Megan Lesniewski. Further survived by sisters, nieces and nephews, wonderful neighbors Kevin and Mary Hansen and their family, his best furry friend Tobi and will also join his two best friends Toby and Tobie. Retired employee of Milwaukee County after 34 years. Visitation Monday, 9:30-10:30 AM at ST. ALEXANDER CHURCH, S. 16th and W. Holt Ave., with Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 AM. Entombmnet St. Adalbert. HERITAGE FUNERAL HOME Tyborski-Altstadt-Scheuerell 3801 S. Howell Ave. 414-744-7039 Guest Book and Directions www.heritagefuneral.com

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Dec. 14, 2014.

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TANYA kEMPF

December 21, 2014

Char sorry for you and your families loss. It was a pleasure getting to know Ralph. May he be resting in peace. my thoughts and prayers are with you

December 20, 2014

Our Sympathy to you and your family, Diane. Don't know if you remember me, we worked together in Books & Record for Gimbels. Gordy & I retired to St. Germain, Wi, 20 Yr's ago(1994). Gordy retired from Milw Co too. Sincere Sympathy, Pat Rolland

December 14, 2014

Diane, Charlotte, & Luanne and families.
My prayers are with all of you.My parents are now gone too.It makes you feel empty. Stay strong.

Sandi Lijewski Ayers

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ST. ALEXANDER CHURCH

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Mass of Christian Burial

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ST. ALEXANDER CHURCH

S. 16th and W. Holt Ave., WI

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