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Robert Borchard Obituary

ATHENS - A memorial for the late Robert Daniel Borchard, professor emeritus, Ohio University, will be held Sunday, Aug. 20, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens, 184 Longview Heights Road, Athens, OH 45701. Directions are available at http://uuathensoh.org/.
Bob taught art education at Ohio University from 1966-1996, and was active in the arts community until a few years prior to his death in May 2017, at the age of 89. He also was active in community life in Guysville and Stewart. He was one of the first members of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens, working on its construction, and designing and building the original entryway doors.
Family, friends, colleagues and former students are encouraged to attend a celebration of his life. Light refreshments will be provided.

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

Published by The Athens Messenger from Jul. 27 to Jul. 31, 2017.

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2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens

184 Longview Heights Road, Athens, OH

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