Robert "Bob" Allen Borchers

Robert Allen Borchers, 80, of Pickens, went to heaven on Saturday, October 30, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Robert was born on July 13, 1941, in Chicago, Il, son of the late Albert Borchers and Grace Beiger.

Our dad lived a very full life. He was a son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, friend, mentor, and man of God. He enjoyed many interests and was known for different things by different people. He was a Boy Scout, a Shriner, a writer/poet, a Mason, a woodcarver, a hunter, a tree farmer, and a volunteer.

Bob’s love for the outdoors was nurtured at a very young age by his father who encouraged him to pursue his dream. When he was just 18 years old, Bob purchased 168 acres in Trego Wisconsin and together they planted seedlings to grow what became Will Be Done Farms. He was a lifelong member of the Wisconsin Woodland Owners Association.

After almost 4 decades of service with the postal service Bob retired as Postmaster of Woodstock, Il in 1999. Since that time, he has enjoyed his retirement through his involvement at their business Shabby and Chic Interiors in Pickens, SC as well as being an active volunteer, serving his community through both Meals on Wheels and at the Hagood Mill. Bob also enjoyed the camaraderie the woodcarvers club provided and dancing a couple of days a week at the Shriners Club and Cotton Eyed Joes.

Surviving are his five children, Julie Edwards, David Edwards (Beatrice Jara-Almonte), Jennifer Borchers (Patrick Timothy Yerby), Jayne Kloth (James), Jill Kloth (Todd). Bob also leaves behind to cherish his memory nine grandchildren, Gabriel, Zoe (Anthony Perlongo), Alexander, Joshua, Harrison, Bailey, Madison, Gunnar, and Garrett. And sister Nancy Austin and God-daughter Samantha Fletcher.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Rose Marie Borchers (nee Yerby) and sister Lois Sanders.

A Memorial Service for Bob will be held at Grace United Methodist church on Saturday November 13, 2021 at 10:00 AM, located at 309 E. Cedar Rock Street, Pickens, SC 29671.

Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the Borchers family.

Online condolences may be sent to www.dillardfunerals.com