Comments on: Raymond L. Borchers

By: Steve and Kelly Borchers

Steve and Kelly Borchers — Fri, 08 Sep 2017 01:05:10 +0000

Sorry to hear about Raymond’s passing. Met him at UNL and remember my grandfather and his siblings would talk about their cousins. Wish I could have known him better, I didn’t realize Raymond was a board member at the Lutheran Center. He blessed us with scholastics and faith! God Bless you all.

By: Jim and Dolores Hellwege, Bob Borchers

Jim and Dolores Hellwege, Bob Borchers — Fri, 25 Aug 2017 17:15:31 +0000

You are in our thoughts and prayers. Raymond was our Dad’s cousin. Our deepest sympathy to your family.

By: Glenn and Carole Borchers

Glenn and Carole Borchers — Wed, 23 Aug 2017 20:16:53 +0000

Carole and I were saddened to hear of Ray’s passing on our trip home after having dinner with Nat and Crystal near Eugene, Oregon. I met Ray when I started at the University in 1959. The last time I saw him was in the 90’s at my aunt’s funeral. He was Dad’s cousin. Ray was the last one in his generation. In the late 80’s I had a nice visit with him when I was researching the Borchers family. Our sympathy goes to the his family.

By: Herman & Darlene Knoche

Herman & Darlene Knoche — Mon, 21 Aug 2017 21:45:23 +0000

Darlene and I were saddened to learn of Ray’s passing and although we had not kept in touch after he retired, we have fond memories of both Ray and Margaret. When Ray was Department Head we had considerable contact with both.
After he retired, I recall, he used his expertise to aid some of the poorer countries in the Caribbean, particularly in regards to nutrition. And he had a somewhat novel hobby of mapping out old train tracks in Colorado. Knowing Ray had such a long and productive life takes some of the sadness out of his passing. We send our deepest sympathy to you folks, his family.

By: Dick and Lois Dam

Dick and Lois Dam — Sun, 20 Aug 2017 19:58:44 +0000

Marc, Sonia and Phil,
When we came to Lincoln and the Department of Biochemistry in 1959, Dick was fresh out of grad school, Ray soon became chair of the department, and Lois started teaching at Bethany School. (Phil, I think you were in 5th grade at Bethany, then.) Your parents were gracious hosts and became good friends over the years. We shared many wonderful dinners and discussion about books, religion and travel over the years. He was, indeed, a kind man, good friend and mentor.

By: Roberta Fagan

Roberta Fagan — Sun, 20 Aug 2017 12:47:16 +0000

My deepest condolences on the loss of Ray. I have not seen him for many years but was always engaged by his vigor and many interests. Margaret was a co-worker and dear friend for many years and they were a stimulating couple.

By: Carol Meyer

Carol Meyer — Sun, 20 Aug 2017 11:33:16 +0000

My condolences at the passing of Ray. I knew him during my college days at UN-L, when I was organist at the Lutheran Student Center 1970+, where he was on the Board of the Lutheran Center and served as President. We appreciated his fine leadership. May God Be With You All at this time of your loss. Sincerely. Carol Meyer