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Robert Borgman Obituary

Robert P. Borgman age 90 of Holland died Thursday August 27, 2015 at Holland Community Hospital.
Born in Holland, Bob graduated from Holland High School class of 1942. Following school he enlisted in the U.S. Army where he served during WW ll. Along with his brothers, they co-owned Model Laundry and Dry Cleaners until 1978 when they sold to West Michigan Uniforms. He continued working there until his retirement.
Bob was a lifetime member of Grace Episcopal Church and was affiliated with VFW Post 2144, American Legion Willard G. Leenhouts Post #6, and Holland Elks Lodge 1315. His role as chairman of the bingo program at the Elks Lodge, was the position that gave him the nick name "Bingo Bob".
His love for sports was his favorite past time. He supported all the Michigan college teams, and Holland High School sports, as well as Hope College Basketball. Bob was also loyal to Chicago Cubs and Detroit Tigers baseball.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Donna Klomparens Borgman; and children, Barb and Kirk Beerthuis of Tequesta, FL., Steve and Terri Borgman of Holland, Tom and Holly Borgman of Scottsdale, AZ, grandchildren; Mark and Kelly Borgman, Alissa Beerthuis, Kelsey Beerthuis and Stehanie Borgman; as well as a sister Marjorie Hass of Owosso; and sisters-in-law, Bonna Weller, Arvilla Boere, both of Holland, Arletta Klomparens of IL. and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Sat., 11 a.m., September 5 at Grace Episcopal Church, 555 Michigan Ave. with Rev. Jennifer Adams officiating. Military honors will take place following the service at the church. Burial will be in Pilgrim Home Cemetery.
Friends may call on the family Friday, 5-7 at the Mulder Chapel, Dykstra Funeral Homes, 188 West 32nd St., Holland.
Memorial gifts may be given in Bob's name to Hospice of Holland or American Heart Association.
Please visit www.dykstrafuneralhome.com to sign an online registry or to leave a memory.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Holland Sentinel on Aug. 30, 2015.

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September 2, 2015

A MAN I WLL RESPECTED, HE TAUGHT ME ALOT ABOUT UMPIRING SOFTBALL AND LIFE. I WILL MISS HIM AT BASKETBALL GAMES ALSO. HE WAS A GREAT PERSON IN OUR COMMUNITY WITHOUT ALL THE FLAIR. MISS HE AND MY PRAYERS TO HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS. DON KLOMPARENS

September 1, 2015

My condolences to Bill, Steve, and the whole family.

Mike Dekker

Jim Buter

September 1, 2015

So sorry to hear of Bob's passing. I was privileged to learn the meaning of loyalty from guys like Bo and my dad. Both of them had been waiting 70 years for the Cubs to make it to the World Series but they stayed loyal. I always loved Bo's sense of humor. RIP Mr. B.

August 31, 2015

Sorry about your loss. Always enjoyed seeing Bob at the beach.

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188 West 32nd St, Holland, MI 49423

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