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Sterling Robert "Sarge" Borcherding

Sterling Borcherding Obituary

Borcherding Sterling Robert "Sarge," age 74, of St. Louis Park passed away August 26 after a lengthy illness. He is survived by Connie, his devoted and beloved wife of 39 years, and many relatives and friends. He retired after a 24-year career in the Army, serving in Korea and Viet Nam. He was a life member of the DAV and VFW Post #5632. Memorial Service Thur., Sept. 2 at 11AM at Golden Valley Lutheran Church, 5501 Glenwood Ave., Golden Valley, with visiting one hour prior. Interment at Ft. Snelling with full military honors. Memorials are preferred. Cremation Society of MN 612-825-2435

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 29, 2004.

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Luann

September 9, 2004

Would like to hear from people in Minnesota that knew our father.

Sis

September 8, 2004

Although I haven't seen Sterling for over 36 years, I grieve with others who knew him. I remember going with him to deliver gifts at Christmas time to poor families in Munich, ice fishing on those lakes in Minnesota and eating shrimp on special occasions. I grieve most because I always had a hope that we would visit face to face again one day... now that hope has died with him. How sad for his family.

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