Richard "Rick" "Scratch" Borchardt, 61, Mosinee, WI, reached for the angels the morning of Sunday, December 4, 2022. He is now at peace, after a valiant battle with renal disease.

He was born on March 2, 1961. He married Autumn Zimick on August 14, 2009. Scratch had a passion for Harley-Davidson motorcycles, deer hunting, fishing, and doing things his own way. Scratch held a variety of jobs throughout his life with retirement from Securitas in 2020.

He is survived by his wife Autumn, a son Zack Palmer and a biological daughter, Bobbi Jo, who

affectionately called him Uncle Scratch. His brothers, Larry "Toes" and Chuck. Family and friends further survive him.

Preceding him in death were his parents, Frank and Rosie, and a sister, Ivy.

Scratch requested an open house Remembrance of Life Celebration. This will take place on Sunday, December 18, 2022, from Noon to 5:00pm, at 801 14th Street, Mosinee.

The family would like to thank Compassus Hospice for the excellent care, especially Rosanne.

Mid Wisconsin Crematory is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at MWCS.WS