Born in Janesville, WI on November 29th, 1928, Ray enlisted in the Merchant Marines during WWII, then returned to Janesville to create the fiberglass plant Borchert Laminators. Ray remained a career entrepreneur, opening Hickory Hills Campground in Edgerton, WI with his wife, Alice (née Campbell). Together they retired to Florida in the 1970’s & spent their leisure years traveling extensively. In the 1990’s they created the non-profit group Greyhound Adoption League of South Florida, where they advocated for pet adoption & found homes for hundreds of retired racing greyhounds.
He is predeceased by his wife, Alice Borchert, and is survived by his daughter, Dianne Dyson of West Palm Beach, granddaughter Krista of Royal Palm Beach, and great granddaughter Madison of Orlando.
Visitation will be from 10 to 10:30 AM on Saturday, August 10th at Divine Savior Church in West Palm Beach at 7430 Belvedere Rd. A service will follow, and internment will be held immediately after at Hillcrest Memorial Park at 6411 Parker Ave in West Palm Beach.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice of Palm Beach County or Divine Savior Church.
