Betty Borchardt

Elizabeth Lee Borchardt, 84 of North Mankato, passed away March 15, 2019 at her home.

Memorial service will be 11:00a.m., Saturday, March 23, 2019 at Centenary United Methodist Church in Mankato with visitation one hour prior to the service at the church.

Betty was born January 15, 1935 to Chester and Dorothy (Farabee) Williams in Kansas City, Kansas. She graduated from Northeast High School in Kansas City, Missouri. On August 28, 1953, she married William Borchardt in Independence, Missouri. Together they raised three children.

At the age of 41, Betty enrolled at Mankato State University. She earned her Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Specialist’s Degree in education all from Mankato State University where she taught in the Education Department until her retirement and also served as Department Chair for a period of time.

Betty was known to be a people person who enjoyed talking and spending time with friends and family. She was an avid gardener who specialized in growing roses and bringing them to local rose competitions. Most of all, Betty was an understanding, caring, and loving person who will be missed by many.

Betty is survived by her husband, Bill of 65 years; children, Paul (Nan Christensen) Borchardt, Jeanne (Jeff VonHoltum) Finch, and Christopher (Kelly) Borchardt; grandchildren, Alex Borchardt, Andrea Polk, Janna Finch, Wesley Finch, Josie Borchardt, and Tanner Borchardt; sisters, Cleo Sargent, Janis Fish, and Judy Alkhas; brother, Jerry Williams; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and special friends. She was preceded in death by her parents.