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Jon Borgen Obituary
Jon Ralph Borgen
May 15, 1935 - March 22, 2022
MADISON - Jon Ralph Borgen, age 86, of Madison, passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at Agrace HospiceCare. He was born on May 15, 1935, in Westby, Wis., the son of Ralph and Cathryn (Bohrnstedt) Borgen.
Jon worked as a retail manager for many years, retiring in 2003. He was an active member of All Saints Lutheran Church where he was instrumental in helping to build the church and the garden. Jon was an avid golfer, trout fisherman and a gardener. He was a Badgers fan, but an even bigger fan of his family. He loved travelling and his favorite trip was back to Norway to see his family.
Jon is survived by his wife, Caroll; daughters, Lori (David) Mahoney and Amy (Peter) Grabow; sons, Michael (Nicki) Borgen, Jon Patrick (Lori) Borgen, Christoffer (Krystal) Borgen and Bradley (Gina) Borgen; stepsons, Paul (Karri) Gates, David (Karen) Gates and Timothy (Laura) Gates; sisters, Nancy Klahn and Mary Stockstad; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents.
A memorial service will be held at ALL SAINTS LUTHERAN CHURCH, 2951 Chapel Valley Road, Fitchburg, at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 31, 2022. Visitation will be held at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Thursday.
Memorials may be gifted in Jon's name to All Saints Lutheran Church and American Red Cross. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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Bob Hunt
March 31, 2022
Jon called a few years ago to praise a letter I sent to the State Journal in support of returning the sport of baseball to UW Madison. We stayed in contact, and he was included as a founder of Badger Baseball Boosters which has had a Facebook page promoting a return of UW baseball. Said he wanted to be around for the return of UW baseball. He joins a long list of people who will not live to see such a day. May his spirit inspire us to keep working for that day to come. Thank you, Jon!
Zoe Bott(Grosch)
March 30, 2022
I send my deepest sympathy to the family. I babysat for Nancy and Jon when they rented from my parents on 16 street growing up. They were wonderful friends and neighbors..I believe Jon introduced the "Beefeater" martinis to my dad. I have so many memories of the kids and Nancy. Loved them dearly. Goes back to the days of babysitting 4 kids for 25 cents an hour! My sister Susie just passed away in December and Jon hired her at Belscot. Rest In Peace
Nancy Temte
March 30, 2022
My sympathy to the Borgen family. My husband, Linse Temte, worked with Jon when Bell Discount opened in La Crosse. Linse passed away over two years ago. So many fond memories!
Linda Deem
March 29, 2022
Had the pleasure of knowing Jon,what a nice person and so much fun to work with. He was also a gifted wood worker. Our best goes to Carol and Family.
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David Endicott
March 27, 2022
What a neat guy! Jon also was a long-time friend of my Big Brother Dick. I remember going to Borgen's Cafe on Main Street in Westby for lutefisk. I'm so glad that Jon got to take trips to Norway to visit family & friends. A very fine fellow.
Pamela Hill and Sheryl Jones
March 24, 2022
Sending you lots of love and prayers
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