Dr. Elwood H. "Doc" Borger

Dr. Elwood H. "Doc" Borger, 92, of Ackermanville passed away peacefully Saturday, December 20, 2014, at St. Luke's Hospice House, Lower Saucon Township. He was the husband for 62 years of the late Jean C. (Butz) Borger, who passed away, July 10, 2007. Born in Kreidersville, PA, November 6, 1922, he was the son of the late Amandes and Alice (Frack) Borger. He was the founder of Ackermanville Veterinary Hospital, was a past president of the Lehigh Valley Veterinary Association and a member of the American Veterinary Association. He was also a member of St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Pen Argyl, where he served on the church council and was chairman of the property committee. Doc also belonged to the Lehigh Valley Wood Turners. He served on the Board of Directors of Merchants National Bank, Bangor for more than 50 years, several years as Chairman. Doc was an active member of the Slate Belt Community. As a veterinarian for almost 40 years he treated many of the area's animals from family pets to farm animals. Raised on a farm, he always enjoyed growing his own food. He and his wife Jean were avid travelers. His passion since retirement was woodworking and turning pieces for friends and family, church and craft shows. He is survived by a daughter, Judith Koopmann and her spouse John of Spofford, NH, a son Scott and his spouse Laurie of Perkasie, PA, three grandchildren, Jonathan, Amelia, and Dylan, and two great grandchildren Nolan and Lucas. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by a brother Harold. Funeral services will be held, Tuesday, December 23, 2014, at 11AM, at St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1422 Church Road, Plainfield Township. There will be calling hours, Monday beginning at 6 PM until 7:30 PM at the church, and Tuesday beginning at 9 AM until 10:45 AM also at the church. Interment will be in Plainfield Cemetery, Plainfield Township. The Guerro & Ruggiero Funeral Home, www.ruggierofuneralhome.com, Pen Argyl is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be offered to St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1422 Church Road, Pen Argyl, PA 18072.