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Alexander and Beverly Borring, of Sturgeon Bay, and Al’s mother, Marion Borring, all passed away as a result of an automobile accident on June 1, 2009. Alexander was born on July 31, 1941 in Chicago to Alexander and Marion (Uecker) Borring. Al was an aircraft mechanic-inspector for TWA in Chicago for 35 years. He was a member of the International Assoc. of Machinists and the Smithsonian Institute. Al loved nature and wildlife and was a long time member of the National Geographic Society and the National Wildlife Foundation. After retiring to Door County, Al was a first responder and fire fighter for the Southern Door Fire Dept. and was a part time mail carrier. He and his wife were also volunteers for the Red Cross. He was currently serving as Constable for the town of Nasewaupee and held a position on the Southern Door Fire Dept. Board. Beverly was born on June 16, 1942 in Chicago to Thomas and Mary (Timms) Basch. She was a systems analyst at Genrad Manufacturing for many years. Bev had also worked for Motorola and Panasonic. She loved sewing, embroidering, and scrapbooking. Bev was also a volunteer with the Red Cross, had served as a First Responder for the Southern Door Fire Dept. and most recently was working for Potowatomi State Park. Al and Bev were married in Chicago on Dec. 26, 1964. Survivors include 3 children: Wendy (Vince) Galati, Crystal Lake, IL, James (Sandy) Borring, Huntley, IL, and Ashley Krause, Sturgeon Bay; 9 grandchildren: Craig Krause, Alex Borring, Katie Galati, Zack Borring, Vito Galati, Domenico Galati, Devin Borring, Alyssa Borring, and Giavanna Galati; 2 great-grandchildren: Kearsten and Shaun Krause; Al’s sister: Marianne (Ron) Gasparas, Morris, IL; Bev’s brother: Tom (Kathy) Basch, New York. Al and Bev were preceded in death by their parents and a grandson, Shaun Krause. A memorial service for Al, Bev and Marion Borring will be held at 8:00 PM on Friday at the Forbes Funeral Home in Sturgeon Bay. Friends may call on Friday from 3-8 PM at the funeral home. On line condolences from www.forbesfuneralhome.com |
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