Bernice Borgerding Obituary
We bid farewell to Bernice Borgerding (Washington, Missouri), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on September 22, 2025 at the age of 86. Bernice touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parent Tootie; her siblings, Jerome Ruether (Eileen), Urban "Chick" Ruether (Sophie), Thomas Ruether, Mathilda Ruether, Louise Schwoeppe (Marvin), Margaret Holtmeyer (Alfred), Anna Wessel (Donald) and Joan "Joey" Heggemann (Donald); and her brothers-in-law, Richard Borgerding, Vincent Borgerding and Kenneth Jasper.
She is survived by: her husband Carl Borgerding of Dutzow; her children, Barb Holdmeyer (Leon) of Dutzow, Kevin Borgerding (Karla) of Dutzow, Dave Borgerding (Cindy) of Washington, Cherie Breckenkamp (Kurt) of Dutzow, Carl Borgerding Jr. (Diane) of Washington, Mike Borgerding (Jen) of Dutzow and Mark Borgerding (Jodie) of Washington; her grandchildren, Jenna Tobben (Timmy), Rachel Straatmann (Travis), Tiffany Desmond (Jake), Noah Borgerding (Addy), Kurtis Borgerding (Andie), Kourtne Borgerding (Andy Skornia), Christopher Borgerding (Ellie), Joel Breckenkamp (Kylee Carter), Kelly Rehmeier (Justin), Nathan Breckenkamp (Erin Wright), Lauren Bauer (Dillon), Sarah Van Rossum-O'Connell (Kyler), Emily Borgerding (Max Williams), Adam Borgerding, Mya Borgerding and Alexis Borgerding; her great grandchildren, Megan Tobben, Benjamin Tobben, Callie Straatmann, Haley Straatmann, Jayden Borgerding, Milo Desmond, Izaiah Desmond, Margot Borgerding, Ashe Borgerding, Remi Rehmeier, Eliza Rehmeier, Briar Bauer and Carter Bauer; and her in-laws, Mary Lee Ruether, Ruth Ann Jasper, Mary Beth Patke (David) and Diane Borgerding. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Memorial donations can be made to the St. Vincent Church and School.
