Richard Borg Obituary

Hi. I'm 10 years late, and inattentive. Rick and I go way back, nearly to the beginning. His sister, Patti, is one of my two first friends. Living two blocks away and attending class together, I was somewhat close to Patti starting in kindergarten or maybe a little before. I remember playing with Rick, too. These are very good people whom I've greatly missed.

Kathy and Family; During a recent visit to Edina I heard the news about Rick. We were classmates and teammates (football/baseball) in High School before I moved away during our junior year. He was so memorable to me for his talent, thoughtful nature and his dry sense of humor. Although I had not seen him in decades, I thought about him (and laughed at our inside jokes) often throughout the years. I was looking forward to re-connecting with him but sadly won't get the chance. My sympathies go out to you and your family.

Kathy, Just heard the sad news about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Mary Selly Navarro and Ray Navarro

Dear Kathy,
I just heard the news this week about Rick. I am so very sorry to hear this sad news and want you to know that I am praying for your family and you especially.

Sending love,

Denise Perrenoud

Dear Kathy and family~ I'm so sorry to hear about Rick's passing this summer. It was truly a blessing to be able to serve your family through Touching Hearts while Dwayne was still living. My prayers are with you all.

Kathy,
We are sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Phil and Brigid Klein

Borg Family,
My deepest sympathy goes out to you all, may God comfort you in this time. Rick was always friendly and a great leader. Prayers and thoughts are with you.

Rick was a great person and will be missed. Rick was always a good listener and respectful even when he didn't agree with someone. I can't remember a time Rick raised his voice in anger. I would loved to have played more rounds of golf with Rick, he was fun to be around. God Bless

Kathy & Family,
I am so upset with this news. Rick was one of my favorite people to ever know and work with. As one of the founders of Dataworks our purchase of DCD allowed us to meet and work with Rick and Bill. Rick managed with a steady hand which consistently displayed his character and ethics. I will miss Rick very much. He represented one of the great relationships of my personal and professional career.
My thoughts are with the family today.

Mark Howlett

Dear Kathy and Family,
Just heard about your loss and am truly saddened. My sincere condolences to all.
It was a privilege to count Borgie as a good friend growing up in Edina. The genuine article,always a smile and some comedy to share. Great memories with him, Andrew Hooey, Dunebuggy, Gug, and the "boy".. your brother Mike. God bless you and your family.

Love and family are so strong and weak at the same time. Hearts are built the same way. Sometimes they are so strong. Sometimes they need to be built up again. The building up again is a tough thing for a proud man. We need to change that in this world. Those with so much can ask for help too. We all need help in our lives. Rick did too. Ask and love will come running and all problems will be gone.

Love is love. Love is true. You are still circled by the love that surrounds you.

Greg & Sue Henkel

I was searching for the right words to say about Rick and thankfully came across Jenni Lawrence's comment, which is spot on. Rick indeed lit up the room and I recall so many times I watched him excite people and move them to achieve great things. He was simply one of the best leaders I've seen in my 27 years at Dataworks / Epicor.

Our deepest, heartfelt sympathies to Rick's family, who are in our thoughts today.

The Edina American Legion baseball team of 1976, mourns the loss of one of their own. We couldn't have done it without you Borgie.

Only just heard today from Joe. One thing I know for sure, his spirit is with us. We are all one. Our separate lives our just an illusion. Sending all our love to you, Holding you in our hearts, Trish and Bob Ura.

Kathy & family:
So very sorry to hear about Rick. Rick very graciously gave me my first out of college job, and both Clark & I enjoyed many years at DCD. Rick was a great example of someone with fairness, creativity and humor. Our thoughts are with you all.

Dear Kathy and family;

Thw winds was knocked out of my sails when I learned today that Rick was not here with us any longer. I had just learned about Trisha developig a bump! It is not yet a year since I was trading emails with you and Rick over flowers for the big event. I am crushed even though we never did get to meet in person, so much fun both of you so warm.
I was all set to send you a smart aleck remark masked in congratulations on the great news. Rick will be missed. May you feel the Lords strong warm arms wrap around you as you adjust to the change in your route. Fondly,
Christine Salmen
(Flowers)

Rick will be missed by all that worked along side of him and we are all blessed to have known such a honorable man.

Marilyn (Part of the original DCD)

Dearest Kathy and the entire Borg family,
It was with very heavy hearts that we heard of the passing of Rick, who I have greatly admired since knowing him in school at Edina. His winning attributes of intelligence, ability, kindness, humility, sense of humor, and love and loyalty to his beautiful wife, family, and friends were constants that defined him and earned so much respect from us and so many others. We have nothing but the best memories of Rick! Our hearts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. With love,

Dear Borg family

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. Rick was a great caring, fun-loving guy with great compassion. May God be with each of you as you journey through the loss.

Kathy and family,
I am so very sorry to hear of Rick's passing. Every since the DCD days, I have regarded Rick as a mentor and a friend. He will be remembered for his intelligence, thoughtfulness, great humor and amazing leadership. I am a better person for having known Rick. I hope he knows how many lives he has touched.

Kathy,
Our deepest sympathies and prayers to you and your family. I will always have great memories of Rick as a neighbor and friend. Our thoughts are with you and you family.

Dear Borg Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Although I did not know Rick very well, I always knew he was an incredible man by the children he raised. On behalf of my entire family our hearts are with you.

So very sorry for your loss. You're in my thoughts and prayers.

I am so sorry to hear this sad news about Rick (or Ricky, as I remember him). Although I haven't seen him for over 40 years, Rick was my cousin. I remember a Thanksgiving get together at Aunt Mickey and Uncle Duane's house when I was a little girl. Uncle Duane bought tickets for Rick, Bill, Zane and I to go to All Star Wrestling at the Met Center. Since it was a holiday, it was a BIG EVENT! It was just the 4 of us... Rick was the oldest, so he was in charge. In my "kid memory" it was one of the "best days ever"!!! Thank you Uncle Duane (in heaven), and I am so sad to hear about Ricky. Deb (Borg) Gauker

Dear Borg Family,

So sorry to hear about this loss. Praying to God to be with you all at this difficult time.

dear borg children

so sorry to hear about your loss his mom was best friends with my grandma angie

Dear Kathy and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I first got to know Rick as a baseball teammate in high school, and he continued as friend and teammate at St. John's. I've always appreciated how he took the time to show me the ropes as a freshman. For a man with his considerable talents, what always stood out to me was his humility and sense of humor--what a great guy! My family's thoughts and prayers are with you.

Greg and I are so very sorry for your loss!!! The Borg's have a huge part of our hearts! We are here for you with anything you need!

Hugs and Love,

Sue and Greg Henkel aka Sue B.

Kathy,
I am very sorry to hear of Rick's passing. He and the rest of the Borg family made a huge impact on all of us that had the pleasure to work with them at DCD. It was more than a job, it was family. Rick's caring nature, leadership and encouragement will always be with us.

I am so very sorry for your loss. Rick was a dear client of mine when he was at Epicor and we have kept in touch all this time. In this go-go-go life we live he never neglected to take the time to meet for a cup of coffee and let me pick his wonderful brain. The world is a lesser place with his departure. God's love and peace to his family and all who loved and respected him. -Erin Lutz

Very sorry to hear of this loss. Sympathies to Rick's family and friends.

Dear Kathy
I am very sorry to hear about your loss. I have so many wonderful memories of working with Rick at DCD along with Dwayne, Marde, Bill and Pat. He was such a great leader of people. I loved all of the wonderful parties that you & Rick hosted for all of the DCD employees. He was a wonderful & caring man. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

We are very sad to hear of our old friend's passing and hold the deepest sympathies for Kathy, the children, and the entire Borg family.

Our hearts are broken. Love to all of Rick's family, we hold many memories dear. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all now. We love you, The Mike Morrow family

Kath & family,
Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May all the wonderful memories you shared with Rick provide strength and comfort in the days ahead.
God bless the Borg, Deasey and Johnston families today and always.

What a terrible loss. Our deepest sympathies.

my sympathies

Our hearts go out to Kathy and the family...

Borgie....It seems like only yesterday we were sitting in the LTD at Camper's Weekend with Evvy and Anderberg eating sunflower seeds, looking for Hafner, and listening to Foghat. We had the music so loud that Seasly, Wheeler, Hanson, and Dunebuggy could not sleep in the Winnebago...

From Corneila School to Edina-West Class of 76 and beyond....lots of great memories...

Andy, Lori, Lizzie, Sara, and Emily Phillips

Dear Kathy,
I am very sorry to hear about your loss and wish to express my deepest sympathies to you and all of the Borg family. I will never forget all of the fantastic years we worked together and what a great guy Rick was! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family....

Dear Kathy

Our deepest sympathies to you and your family on the death of your husband Rick from Ben and myself.

Mike Macken Sr

Dearest Kathy....my deepest sympathy to you and your family during this difficult time. I live in California, but I have many wonderful memories of Rick when we were neighbors on Arctic Way.....a good husband, father, and friend. Your loved ones will surround you, and our heavenly FATHER will comfort you. My prayers will be with you.

May GOD bless you with courage and strength.
Love you,
Barb Rzeszut

Our love and prayers are with the Borg and Deasey families. We are so grateful to have known how kind and caring Rick was to everyone he encountered.
God Bless You All,
The Cammy and Tim Baer Family

Kathy and family, known that I am praying and thinking of you during this difficult time. I am so sorry to hear of your loss.
Maria Smith

Dear Kathy,
I am so deeply saddened by the loss of such a wonderful man. I treasured our friendship and was honored to have known him and had the chance to work together over the years. I feel blessed to have reconnected with you both and will always be grateful to you both for your love and kindness. You, your children and the entire Borg family mean the world to me. Please know that I will do anything I can to help you and the family through this difficult time.
Valerie

Kathy and family,
We were so saddened to hear of this loss - Rick was a man who lit up the room! He was always ready with a smile and a story. Praying that God will be near and comfort you all during this difficult time.

Dear Kathy and family,
On behalf of the Board of Director's of Gianna Homes, know of our deepest sympathy and prayers. I will always remember, and am personally grateful for Rick and his passionate and visionary leadership as our Board Chair. He will be sorely missed by each one of us. Know of our prayers for all of you during this time.

Rick, the best Boss I ever had. With over 12 years working for you, I will never forget the lessons learned, the achievements we accomplished and most importantly, the laughter we enjoyed for so many years. God Bless you Rick and Rest In Peace. The stories of your unmatchable friendship will go on forever. And I know that I am one of thousands who feel this way. You will be missed Mr. Borg. We will see you in heaven, I am sure. God bless Bill, Marde, Mollie, Pat, ALL OF YOU! I hope you have even a small idea of what Rick did for so many people. We Love You!

Dear Kathy,
I was blessed to know you and Rick through serving Dwayne at Touching Hearts. Your examples of service with love to your family was a blessing to them and for others to observe. I send my heartfelt sympathies to you and children.

Susan krantz

DEAR KATHLEEN AND FAMILY - WE ARE SADDENED BY THE LOSS OF SUCH A GREAT GUY - OUR MEMORIES ARE ALL GOOD AND HAPPY - AS ARE YOURS - I THINK I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT THE LAST TIME I SAW HIM, HE SANG A LOVE SONG - GREAT PICTURE, IT MADE ME SMILE
AUNT EILEEN AND UNCLE JOE

Linda Staupe