BORGWARDT, Eric Kurt 1943-2019

BORGWARDT, CASTER, BEASLEY, LUNDY

Posted By: K. L. Kittleson
Date: 7/1/2019 at 12:19:44

Eric Borgwardt

Eric Kurt Borgwardt was born on May 23, 1943, in Waterloo, the son of Hans and Wanda (Caster) Borgwardt. Eric grew up on the family farm.

He married Kathryn Beasley. They were later divorced. On April 4, 1981, Eric was united in marriage to Sharon Lundy in Elk Run Heights. Eric began working construction at age 16. He later worked for Wrights Tree Service, was a truck driver for Big River, and worked at Kwik Trip where he unloaded the trucks and stocked shelves.

He was a farm boy and loved being outdoors, fishing, trains, and spending time with his family. He was also a member of Life Line Assembly of God for 35 years. Eric died at the age of 76 on June 27, 2019, at Unity Point Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo from complications of cancer.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Mark Borgwardt; and a grandson, Sean Lundy.

Eric is survived by his wife; seven children, Kurt (Jan) Borgwardt of Waterloo, Lisa (Adam) Hook of Waterloo, Kathy Wagner of Waterloo, Deb (Chris) Lundy-Rummans of Waterloo, John (Kristi) Lundy of Elk Run Heights, Joe Lundy of Minneapolis, and Ron (Wendy) Lundy of Elk Run Heights; 15 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and a brother, Paul (Betty Jean) Borgwardt.

The burial will be in Poyner Township Cemetery. Please direct memorials to Eric’s family.

SOURCE: Parrott & Wood Funeral Service