Edward Joseph Borski
Edward Joseph Borski
Edward Joseph Borski passed away Sunday Nov. 10 2013 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. Eddie was born as the first child of Alex and Stephanie (Klubacher) Borski on June 5, 1925 in West Allis Wisconsin. As the oldest brother, he grew up running, ice-skating, cavorting with the neighborhood kids, setting his handsome, tough, work-hard example. In 1942, Ed graduated high school early, in order to join the Marine Corps, becoming a front-line member of the 3rd Division fighting valiantly in tough campaigns on Okinawa, and Iwo Jima-something he rarely talked about.After returning from war in Nov. 1945 Ed courted and married the lovely Betty Jane Johnson of Waupaca WI., on November 14 1946.While working as a police officer in Waupaca, they started a family. He is survived by his wife, Betty of (just 4 days short of) 67 years; and children, Lynn Ellen (Randy) Webster of Baraboo, Son David Edward (Janice Busse)-Borski of Madison, Jean Carol (Don) Rogers of Baraboo, and Daniel George (Paula Riesch)Borski of Waunakee. He is further survived by 4 grandchildren, Kevin (Rhonda) Rogers, Scott Rogers, Katrina Borski, Jack Borski, along with step-grandchild, Dawn Duchnowski; also 3 great-grandchildren, Layne, Owen, and Emma Rogers. Eddie was also survived by his brothers and sister who also ranged the West Allis neighborhoods, Albert Borski, Patricia (David) Komar, Bill (Peggy) Borski; and sister-in-law, Ann Borski.He was preceded in death by brother, George (Ann) Borski and Albert's wife (Patsy) Borski. Many other relatives, and friends completed parts of his life.After Waupaca, the family moved to Baraboo in 1957 newly employed as a State Fire Marshal. Adding to his life as a public servant he spent many years in the Waupaca and Baraboo Volunteer Fire Department. A few years later, Ed joined the Sauk County Sheriff's Department as a patrol officer, after thousands of miles, he worked to become a very committed Sheriff's Detective paving his way to retiring in 1987 as Sauk County's first Chief of Detectives--respectfully nick-named "J. Edgar". Adding these years, through 1000's of crimes and fingerprint cards, uncountable hours on the phone hunting perpetrators, even being riot-squad leader, created worlds of stress, of which he worked his way through, to retire with honors and accolades.After retirement, Edward also became an elected member of the Baraboo City Council for a term, fighting for the good tax-payers of his community. Being involved with his comrades in the Eagles Nest Det. 1293 Marine Corps League, and becoming a member of the VFW and American Legion took him all the way to the end of his life of purpose.Edward enjoyed reading mystery novels, detective magazines and history book about WWII. Many woodworking projects were crafted for friends and family. Earlier years saw him taking photographs and developing the negatives for family prints. Many hours were spent tinkering and repairing TVs, and radios trying to get the best signal possible. It gave him much pleasure cooking large meals, carving the Christmas ham, preparing the family-intensive yearly project of making hundreds of pasties, and compiling family recipes, including the "Famous Borski-Family Dip". Driving his young family to the weekly Sunday picnics at Devil's Lake become a fun tradition. Discovering the internet and computer late in life kept him connected and active.Please join the Memorial Service which will be held Friday, Nov. 15, 2013 at the Trinity Episcopal Church, 111 6th Street, Baraboo with the Reverend Scott Allen Seefeldt--Rector officiating the service at 12 noon. Visitation will be from 10am until the service at the church. The Marine Corps League, Eagles Nest Det. 1293 will provide an honor guardSemper Fi. The Redlin Funeral Home is assisting the family.He will be greatly missed.