Rosalie J. Borchardt

Rosalie Borchardt, 86, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2024, with her family by her side.

Rosalie was born on January 10, 1938, to the late Harold and Dorene Soik in Plover, Wisconsin. She worked on the family farm throughout her childhood. Rosalie graduated from P.J. Jacobs High School, Stevens Point, WI and began work at Sentry Insurance in the clerical department and followed that as a secretary receptionist for Dr. G.R. Leach. Legend has it she caught the eye of a young teaching student working as a Cutco salesman and a future banker. Rosalie and David K. Borchardt were united in marriage on March 29, 1958, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Stevens Point, WI.

Together they raised their four children starting in Plover, followed by Stevens Point, Amherst Junction, and finally moving to Amherst, WI. Rosalie had many hobbies and interests including being a talented seamstress, knitting and crocheting, furniture refinishing, painting, and she even opened a small ceramic shop. She loved mushroom hunting and learning new things. She also loved small dogs with smushed in faces!

After her children were a bit older, Mom went to work at the International Bank of Amherst, conveniently located across the street from home. Later she decided to pursue her accounting degree at Mid-State Technical College in Wisconsin Rapids. During that time, she worked part time at the Old Mill ladies’ fashion at the Plover Mall. With her new accounting degree, she accepted a position at H.O. Wolding Trucking and worked accounts payable until her retirement at age 61.

Rosalie and David adjusted to retirement and enjoyed many home/garden projects and some travel; no challenge was too big. After Dad’s death, Mom found the home and yard were a little too much for her to maintain so she made a new home in Plover. There she met wonderful neighbors who became dear friends. She enjoyed many years there, transforming her yard into a blooming garden, full of flowers and plants. In 2022 due to health concerns Rosalie moved to Wellington Place in Rib Mountain, near her daughter.

Rosalie is survived by daughters Rebecca (Jeff) Stubbe, Wausau, WI, Sarah Borchardt, Amherst, WI, and Martha Borchardt (Mark Rich), Cashton, WI, grandchildren Devlin and Rafe Casey, Amherst, Gwendolyn (Jeff) Davis, Waukesha, WI, Brad Stubbe, Deerfield, WI, and four great-grandchildren. Sisters Margie Repinski, Bonnie Worzella, and Peggy (Paul) Yates, brothers Jack (Janice) Soik, Jerry (Barb) Soik, William (Janet) Soik, sister-in-law Faye Weiner, and brother-in-law Tim (Mindy)Borchardt and many nieces and nephews.

Rosalie was preceded in death by husband David, son Harold “Buzz” Borchardt, her parents, brother Ronald Soik, and sister Mary Ann Brezinski.

There will be a memorial service held on June 6, 2024, at Peace Lutheran Church in Amherst with visitation at 10:30 AM and a memorial service to follow at 11:30 AM with Pastor Gretchen Anderson officiating.

Rosalie’s family wishes to thank the caring staff at Wellington Place in Rib Mountain and Aspirus Hospice at Home for their care and support of Rosalie. A special thanks to Noel Pupp of Freedom Family Health.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to your local Humane Society.