Edward Borchardt, longtime concrete truck driver
Edward O. “Ed” Borchardt, 78, died March 21, 2026, at Sun Prairie Senior Living after living with Parkinson's disease for several years. He was born February 4, 1948, in Watertown to Orville “Orf” and.
Edward O. “Ed” Borchardt, 78, died March 21, 2026, at Sun Prairie Senior Living after living with Parkinson's disease for several years. He was born February 4, 1948, in Watertown to Orville “Orf” and Selma “Sadie” Borchardt.
Work and family
Borchardt grew up in Jefferson and later moved to Sun Prairie, where he met Joni in 1976. They married June 4, 1977, and lived in York Township for 42 years before moving to DeForest in 2019.
He drove concrete trucks for Sun Prairie Concrete for 32 years, retiring in 2002. He liked working on and painting vehicles and spent much of his free time in his garage.
He is survived by children Stacie (Kurt) Orcutt, Chad (DeAnn) Borchardt and Suzie (John) Olson; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; sister Barb (Steve) Kulow; and nieces and nephews. The obituary names grandchildren Bria, CJ, Spencer, Zack, Caden, Evan, Keegan, Kenadee, Justin and Jamie, along with their families. His parents, brothers Ruben and Bob, and in-laws Don and Jeanne Schrader preceded him in death.
Celebration of life
Rather than a funeral, the family planned a celebration of life for May 23 at Rude's Lanes, 210 E. Holum St., DeForest, beginning at 1 p.m. A buffet was scheduled from 1 to 4 p.m. Memorial donations were suggested for Agrace Hospice Care or Sun Prairie Senior Living. The family thanked Sun Prairie Health Care Center and Agrace Hospice for their care.
