Robert D Borgstedt

Robert D. Borgstedt, 84, born February 12, 1929 in Muscatine, Iowa to Anna and Delmar Borgstedt, passed away August 26, 2013. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carol; brother, Wayne; and sister, Barbara. Robert is survived by his children, JoLana (Ken) Sopel, JoElyn (Will) McConnell, Carolyn (Dave) Maguffee, Robert D. Borgstedt, Jr., Kellie (Allen) Calhoon, Karen Borgstedt,and Jodi Borgstedt; Eleven grandchildren; Four great grandchildren; brother, Irving “Jack” (Claudette) Borgstedt; sister in-law, Norma Fergerson. Robert enlisted in the US Navy during World War II at age seventeen, completed two tours of active duty. He served on a destroyer which participated in the first post-war atomic test at Bikini Atoll. He re-enlisted in the Navy following the outbreak of the Korean Conflict and volunteered for duty with the first training class for the “Naval Frogmen Underwater Demolition Team”, holding the title as ‘the oldest surviving Naval Frogman in the state of Colorado” until his death. After the Navy, Robert joined the Chicago Police Department as a patrolman, followed by a move to Pueblo, where he also joined the Pueblo Police Department and worked for the Department of Corrections. Robert was an avid motorcyclist and enjoyed his rides across country. Robert was a life member of Harley Owners Group participating in touring challenges. Supported ABATE of Colorado, Blue Angels MC and was a proud supporter of numerous military related charities. Graveside Inurnment, 1pm, Friday, September 6, 2013, Imperial Memorial Gardens Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Wounded Warriors fund through the funeral home.