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Mark Torborg Obituary
He was born June 16, 1948, in Duluth, Minnesota, a son of the late Leo and JoAnne Torborg. Mark was a graduate of St. John's University class of 1970 and of Benilde High School class of 1966. Mark spent his entire career as a teacher/coach at Waconia High School. He began teaching in 1970 and retired in 2013. Mark often expressed his love for teaching as well as for the community of Waconia.
Mark was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Mary Slavek and his brother-in-law Bruce Hyde.
Mark is survived by his sister Dory Hyde, brother Thomas L. Torborg, sister-in-law Kris Torborg, brother-in-law Charles Slavek and six nieces and nephews.
A private family service is planned for a later date.
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Memories and Condolences
for Mark Torborg
Barbara Danger
April 6, 2025
I worked with Mark on the Waconia High School yearbooks for almost twenty years. He took all the photographs, and was a fine photographer. I knew he was a well liked teacher by the kids who worked on the yearbook staff. He will be remembered for how dedicated he was to his students and to the school. RIP Mark.
Lisa Dannewitz Martineau
April 4, 2025
An amazing teacher & basketball coach! Pass em over pass em up, hustle up!
"Dannewitz & Decker may not guard each other"
Gerrrr-und!
So sorry for your loss. He was well loved by all at Waconia High School.
Josh W
April 3, 2025
"ALL the -one words, ALL the -body words, Each, Either, Neither are all singular pronouns."
I still remember that almost 30 years later. I learned so much about English and Grammar from Mr. Torborg. He was one of the good ones.
Chad Schmid
April 3, 2025
Mr. Torberg was one that really made a difference. His style and method of teaching just worked for me. I still remember clear as day and am very thankful. Thank you Mr. Torberg. Deepest sympathy to all.
Jean
April 3, 2025
So sorry for your loss. He was one great teacher.
Molly Elasky
April 3, 2025
Pass em over, pass em up, hustle up
I loved being your TA 2 years in a row
I loved your funny stories
I loved how you brought joy to all the teens in your class, even those who didn´t enjoy learning you brought it out of them.
And I loved how you always knew how many days until Britney Spears birthday.
May you rest easy sweet Mr. Torborg.
RIP
-Molly Elasky class of 2011
Joann M Vanderlinde
April 3, 2025
Mr. Torberg was one of my favorite teachers. I will always remember his quirky rhymes and antidotes. Turn to page 131 rhymes with fun, must be grammar time. LOL. My sympathies and prayers for the family. Joann (Eden) Vanderlinde
Sherry (Wagener) Dahmen
April 3, 2025
His English class was the bomb. He always had a way to help you enjoy Shakespeare. He was also a staple to our Marching band. Will never forget you Thank you for all the great memories.
Mary B Kolb
April 3, 2025
Please accept my deepest sympathies for the loss of your brother and uncle. Mark and I joined the English department at WHS the same year. We collaborated on theater projects and curriculum for almost 30 years.
He left an indelible legacy on the lives of many students and colleagues. May he RIP as we accept this loss.
Big Mo
April 3, 2025
"Am, is, are, was, were, been." Great teacher, great coach. Thanks for pushing me. Lots of respect from Big Mo.
Stacie Mondor "Seaman"
April 3, 2025
Rest in peace Mr. Torborg! I'll never forget sitting in your class! Pass it over, pass it up, hustle up!!
Vicki (Schrupp) Sorensen
April 3, 2025
Sorry to hear of Mr. Tortures passing. He was one of my teachers in high school and I enjoyed his classes. Class of 73. Prayers to all .
Nick Allen
April 3, 2025
Mr. Torborg will be greatly missed. A staple in the Waconia community.
I´ll never forget him passing out candy or Oreos just randomly during classes. One time he invited myself and another classmate into his room for fried chicken.
He was an inspiration for myself to become a teacher. I enjoyed his class every single day.
"Mr. Torborg? That paper is upside down."
"Your face is upside down too but I didn´t say anything."
"Pass it over, pass it up, hustle up!"
"Gerrrrrrrrrrrunds!"
"Gender!!"
Sue Klosa (formerly Bush)
April 3, 2025
You were an all time FAVORITE teacher of mine, Mr. Torborg. The books I read in your English class have stayed with me ever since and I have so many happy memories from your class.
I graduated over 20 years ago, but I'll always remember you, Mr. Torborg! Thanks for being an amazing teacher!
Kristin (Erickson) Kraemer
April 3, 2025
One of the absolute best educators Waconia had. Fond memories of class and all the unique, peculiar, yet catchy phrases used in and out of class that are still repeated by many today.
Kris (Kiefert) Kuhn
April 3, 2025
"Y? Because we like you!"
It wasn´t more than a week or so ago I said this to someone. One of the many likes I remember from Mr. Torborg. He was one of a kind and an amazing teacher.
Zach Rolf
April 3, 2025
I am sorry to hear of your loss. Mr. Torborg was one of my teachers in school. He touched so many lives, including my mothers and my own. I still to this day will recall his famous saying "Pass it over, Pass it up, Hustle up!" He will be deeply missed. Hold on to the memories. Till we met again.
Natalie Timmers
April 3, 2025
All the one words, all the body words, each, either, neither are all singular pronouns.
"What number are we on?" "11."
A verb is something an ant can do to a hill.
Pass it over, pass it up, hustle up.
Rest in peace Mr. Torborg. Hope you´re enjoying a ice cold chocolate milk!
Tracy Braun
April 3, 2025
Rest in peace Mr. Torberg! I always enjoyed when you came through the lunch line and had your quirky names for certain menu items!
Ironically today, untidy St. Joseph sandwiches are being served!
I also loved when, "you are what you eat" aka...hot dogs were being served.
My deepest sympathies to you all.
Patrick Hayes
April 3, 2025
Rest in Peace Mr. Torborg, thanks for the memories.
Mr. Hayes
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