Edward Henry Borner Jr.

Edward Henry Borner Jr., 86, of Apache Junction, AZ died peacefully Saturday, November 27, 2021. He was born in Lampson, WI to Edward and Helen (Hogan) Borner Sr. He spent his youth living in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Minnesota. In 1953 he graduated from Lake City High School in Minnesota. He proudly served in the US Air Force at the end of the Korean War. On May 31, 1958, he married the love of his life, Helen Giehtbrock. They shared 64 years of marriage. His tech career with Control Data Corporation took him from Minnesota to California, where he made his home for 36 years. He was a member of the Elks, Kiwanis, VFW, and the Lutheran Church. He was a past Exalted Ruler of the Elks. He was known for his fine singing voice. He retired in 1990. Ed and Helen spent a number of years traveling the United States in their motorhome. In 1997, they settled in Arizona, where they spent many happy hours with family and friends. Ed loved God, his family, his friends, and his country. He will be missed.

Edward is survived by his wife, Helen. His son Edward (Lois) Borner. His daughter Christine (Daniel) Lutke. His grandchildren, Cole, Helen, and Hannah Lutke. His sisters, Nancy (Darwin) Meyers, and Tena Marie (Bob) Clark. Many cousins, nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his son Erik Karl and his brother, John.