Edward W. Borst

Survived by loving children Dale (Mary Ann), Judi (Gary) Gartrell, Susie (Eddie) Welte, Ned (Eileen), Meg, Mary Ellyn (Jimmy) Moore, Laurie (late Jack) Sisler and the late Mary Jo Baynes; father –in-law of Tim & Meme Baynes & Sharon Borst.

Also survived by 38 grandchildren: Joseph; Stephen; Robin, Andy; Joshua; Angela Rose; Tim; Louis; Deliverance; Nina; Dale Jr; David; Gwen; Ben; Joy; Amy; Brian; Lori; Brian; Katie; Kelly; Tom; Jenni, Molly, Megan, Nick, Dani, Tim, Sarah, Kevin, Emma, Alison, James, Brendan, Michael, Kevin, Ellie and the late Gabriel (Jonathan).

He was also survived by many great grandchildren. His greatest legacy was his ever growing family. Joseph, Christopher, Bradley, Keion, Harmony, Stephen, Mintesinot, Elizabeth, James, Madison, Nicole, Dustin, Nylend, Lindsay, Gabrielle, Tatiana, Alyssa, Ivan, Jace, Emily, Ben, Lauren, Tyler, Riley, Ethan, Maci, Abby, Katelyn, Haley, Maddie, Liam, Brody, Cece, Grant, Aiden and Margot. And great, great grandchild Riker.

Survived by brothers Joe (Dee), Bernie & sister Theresa. Uncle Ed to many nieces & nephews. He leaves behind his loving sweetheart Ruth.

Ed Borst was born in Evanston IL in 1923. He served in WWII in the Aleutian Islands & was very proud of his service. He married Rose Mary Nilles in 1948 & raised their eight children in Wheeling & Forest Glen IL. He worked 35 plus years as a “beer man” as he’d say, he was a driver salesman for Miller Beer. He loved to drive whether for work or pleasure. In his many years of retirement he loved to travel with Mom & then later his loving companion Ruthie. Early in retirement he enjoyed large woodworking projects out of the garage building outdoor furniture. He also played indoors with model trains & planes & began his love of building dollhouses. When his home life downsized so did his projects. He got into smaller woodworking crafts & many more dollhouses. He had plenty of grandchildren & great grandchildren to make special handmade gifts from Grandpa. He would love to work on the crafts with the children & show off his latest project to everyone. He always had something going even up to his last days. He loved working with his hands.

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