Dan Borchardt, age 78, of Prior Lake, MN, passed peacefully in the presence of family members on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at Fairview Ridges Hospital in Burnsville, MN.
A Christian Funeral will be held on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at 11 am, with a visitation from 9-10:45 am, at Immanuel Lutheran Church on Fish Lake, 20200 Fairlawn Avenue, Prior Lake. Pastor Dr. Brent Parrish will preside. Dan will be laid to rest at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery.
Daniel Wilfred Borchardt was born September 13, 1945, in New Prague, MN, to Francis and Milda Borchardt. Raised in Prior Lake on a farm, his task included taking care of dairy cows, while also raising pigs and chickens. Graduating in 1963, Dan would enlist in the United States Navy, then go on to marry the love of his life Marilyn Monson. They raised three children Dan Jr, Julie, and Mike.
After being discharged from the armed forces, Dan would go on to find a job in auto mechanics, opening his own business in 1968. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing with his children and grandchildren, woodworking, and telling people how to garden. After Dan’s retirement, he would go to the shop every Tuesday and Fridays just to feed the dogs treats and run parts for his former employees. Dan was an avid sportsman, being a long time Prior Lake Sportsman Club member and firearm safety instructor.
Forever loved, Dan will be forever missed by wife, Marilyn; children, Dan Jr. (Kathy) Borchardt, Julie (Steve) Rasmussen, Mike Borchardt; grandchildren, Greg (Ty), Kris, Nathan (Lauren), Beth (Ken), Jon, Jacob, Heather (Jason); great grandson, Oliver; brothers, Duane (Debbie) Borchardt, Mark Borchardt; other relatives and friends. He is welcomed into Heaven by his parents Francis and Milda and sister-in-law, Robin Borchardt.
Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation proudly served and cared for the Borchardt family.
