Joseph F. Borley

Joseph Florian Borley, 83, passed away Sunday morning, October 23rd, at St. Vincent Hospital, listening to the polka music he loved. He was born May 30, 1928 in Sugarbush to the late Joseph Sr. and Julia (Dantinne) Borley. Joe attended Brick School in Sugarbush through eighth grade. On August 30, 1950, Joe married Lorraine Charles at St. Francis DePaul Catholic Church in Duvall. Joe and Lorraine began their married life farming in Pulaski. They then moved to Dyckesville and bought their present farm, which they operated as a dairy farm until July of 1999. In 1967 they built their beautiful life long home, which remained their present residence. In addition to farming, Joe began working full time at American Can-James River Paper Company on February 4, 1953. He worked in the pulp mill, in sulfite, and taking care of the yard and machinery until he retired June 30, 1993. After retirement, Joe, along with his wife Lorraine, continued to lead very active lives. For many years they cleaned both the school and the church at St. Louis, Dyckesville and were responsible for setting up funeral luncheons for the Parish. Joe was a bus driver for the Luxemburg-Casco School District for thirteen years. Joe enjoyed traveling. Highlights were trips to Hawaii, Washington, D.C., and Branson. They also did some two and three day trips both in Canada and in the United States. Joe loved dancing, especially to his polkas. He also enjoyed card playing and bowling, which he did for many years. He especially enjoyed gardening and maintaining his home and farm. His great pride in the outdoor Christmas decorating of his home was very evident – what a wonderful sight driving on Hwy 57 through Dyckesville during Christmastime—his decorations beautifully lit up the dark winter skies. Joe’s love for “John Deere” was an integral part of his entire life. Though he had long since retired from farming, using all John Deere equipment, the John Deere theme was evident throughout his home. Joe’s faith in God and expression of that faith was an important part of his life. He was an active member of St. Louis Parish for over fifty years. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus. For many years he and his wife went to the Chapel in Robinsonville on a daily basis. It was an every evening ritual to pray the rosary. Joe is survived by his wife Lorraine, Dyckesville; son and daughter in law, Gary and Michele Borley, Dyckesville; daughter and son in law, Cheryl and Mark Bader, Duvall; daughter Julie Corroy and special friend Tom Eisch, Appleton; and foster daughter and her husband Leigh Ann and Randy Hovde, Green Bay. He is also survived by grandchildren Tina (engaged to Tony Searl) Borley, Indianapolis; Courtney Borley, Luxemburg; Eric Bader, Madison; Nicole Bader, Indianapolis; Corinne (Bob) Konkol and their daughter Camille, Green Bay; Shaun Corroy, Luxemburg; and Megan Hovde, Green Bay. He is further survived by his brothers Mark (Dorothy) Borley; Julius (Verna) Borley; Wilbert (Carol) Borley; and Leo (Lynn) Borley; in-laws Richard (Marie) Charles; James (Muriel) Charles; and Betty Charles. Joe was preceded in death by his grandson Ryan Bader; his brothers and sisters in law, Earl (Dorothy) Borley; Norville (Mabel) Borley; in-laws Randall (Marie) Charles; Walter (Margaret) Charles; Wilfred Charles; Wallace (Geraldine) Charles; Irene (Melvin) Campbell; Willard Charles; John (Mabel) Charles; Mamie (Louis) LaCrosse; Clarence (Doris) Charles; Leona Charles; Joe (Mary) Charles; Mabel (Bill) Jandrain; and Mary Jane Borley. Friends may call at the McMahon Funeral Home, Luxemburg, 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 26th; with prayer service at 5:00 p.m. with Rev. Dennis Drury. Visitation will continue Thursday morning, October 27th, 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. at St. Louis Catholic Church, Dyckesville. The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:30 with Parish Director Sr. Marlene Dimmerling; and Rev. Dennis Drury, Rev. John Van Duren, and Rev. Richard Mauthe officiating. Entombment in the Shrine of the Good Shepherd Mausoleum, Green Bay. The family wishes to thank Luxemburg Rescue, and all of the staff on 9th floor at St. Vincent Hospital for their kindness and caring during Joe’s brief illness. They also wish to thank his many neighbors, especially Daniel Adams, for all their care and assistance.