Edna R Borgen, 92, of Amherst passed away on 8-24-2022 at Whispering Pines in Plover, Wi. Edna was born on 12-16-1929 in Stevens Point, to Dave and Ruth Field. Her family lived on Field Island on the Wisconsin River until she was 5. They then moved to River Drive, Plover. Edna graduated from PJ Jacobs HS and worked as a telephone operator. She met her husband Keith Borgen in 1948 and they were married on March 25, 1950. They raised 4 children on a farm in Amherst, Wi.
Edna enjoyed living on the farm and spent summers tending to her flower and vegetable gardens. She was a great cook and baker and used fresh berries from the garden for pies and jams. She was a member of the Amherst Garden Club and was active in their church in the women's group. She worked in the school lunch program at Amherst school until her retirement, a job she really enjoyed. She was an excellent seamstress, artist, and floral designer. Edna and Keith developed a keen interest in snowmobiling in their working years, and enjoyed many hours riding and gathering with neighbors and friends. After Edna's children were older she found time to greatly enjoy golfing with her friends. She and Keith played couples occasionally also. She loved being a grandmother, and great grandmother. Many days were spent watching after the little ones that would beg to go to the farm. They loved camping with special friends, and summers were full of that in their retirement years, always including family and grandkids and great food. In the later years they found pleasure sitting on the big porch looking out into the front pasture of their beautiful farm. Edna and Keith were married for 70 years.
Survivors include her children- Ken (Dianne)Plover, Son in law Mike Skalski Lake Jackson, Tx, Donna (Jim) Sowka Plover, Wayne Scandinavia. She is survived by 13 grandchildren Michael(Kayla)Borgen, Margo(Jackson) Smith, Mitchell(Kendal)Borgen, Matthew, Maddy and Marcus Borgen. Keith (Tanya) Borgen, Rachel (Mike) Crubaugh. Lauren (Patrick) Dailey, Daniel (Shannon) Sowka. Kristina Skalski, Michelle (Kent) Kessler, Kevin (Teresa) Skalski. She is survived by 16 great-grandchildren, Kaden, Brynn, and Kinsley (Mike) Borgen, Will and Ben Smith (Margo), George and McCoy (Mitch)Borgen, Luke and Cole (Keith) Borgen, Emmett and Jackson (Rachel) Crubaugh, Joe and Lena (Lauren) Dailey, Harrison (Daniel)Sowka. Kate and Claire (Michelle) Kessler. One brother- John(Gloria) and their children Dave & Kim.
Edna was predeceased by her Folks, husband Keith, daughter Kathy (Skalski), and sister Mary Foster.
Visitation will be on Saturday Sept. 3, from 9:30 to 10:30 at Peace Lutheran Church in Amherst. Funeral service at 10:30 with Rev. Gretchen Anderson Officiating, followed by Burial at Oak Grove Cemetery Amherst. A meal will be served immediately after at the Church.
We would like to thank Whispering Pines, and The Lodge Assisted Living facilities in Plover, also Heartland Hospice for their kind and compassionate care. Edna and her family truly appreciate ALL on these staffs for the help and concern given us.
Mid Wisconsin Cremation Society is assisting family. On line condolences may be expressed at MWCS.WS