of Ft. Smith, AR
July 25, 1920 - June 15, 2017
Edward J. Borengasser, 96, of Fort Smith, Arkansas passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2017 in Fort Smith. He was born on July 25, 1920 in Altus, Arkansas to his parents, William and Anna (Wiederkehr) Borengasser. He was a United States Army Veteran of WWII, owner/operator of Borengasser Electric Company, a member of the Knights of Columbus and a member of the St. Scholastica Catholic Church of Shoal Creek.
He is preceded in death by his parents, William and Anna (Wiederkehr) Borengasser and one son, Thomas Borengasser; four sisters and three brothers.
He is survived by his wife of 74 years, Margaret (Walbe) Borengasser of Fort Smith; five daughters, Sandra Ahlert and husband, James of Subiaco, Joan Guthrie of Muskogee, Susan Gamble and husband, Mike of Spiro, Celeste Smith and husband, Berrye of Fort Smith and Barbara Carter of Fort Smith; two sons, Nick Borengasser and wife, Kim of Fort Smith and Doug Borengasser and wife, Renee of Russellville; eighteen grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.
Rosary service will be held at 7:00 p.m., on Monday, June 19, 2017 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Fort Smith.
Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Fort Smith officiated by Fr. Pius Iwu. Burial with military honors will follow at the Fort Smith National Cemetery at 11:00 a.m., under the direction of Roller Funeral Home in Paris.
Pallbearers will be Chris Schluterman, Robert Ahlert, Walter Davis, Johnny Banning, Jim Black and Adam Hambrick.
Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Jude's Children Research Hospital Tribute Program P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142 Memphis, TN 38105.
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7 Condolence(s)
Debbie Borengasser Richardson
Tuesday, July 18, 2017
I am so very sorry to hear about Uncle Ed. It was always a special and fun time when I visited as a kid. I will miss him.
John Borengasser
Saturday, July 8, 2017
Uncle Ed was a great uncle to me and my siblings. We always enjoyed visiting him and Aunt Margie when we were growing up. Wonderful memories! Sad that he is gone. Praying for you all.
Jute and Aileen Koch
Monday, June 19, 2017
Ed was a fine man and a good friend. We loved knowing Him and His wife Margie. We often went to the Cattleman's meetings with them and enjoyed that very much. May He rest in peace. And may God bless all the family who will miss Him very much. We will keep all of you in our prayers.
Love from, Jute and Aileen Koch
Jo Ann Wardein
Sunday, June 18, 2017
Such a handsome man your Daddy was! You are all in my thoughts and prayers...sending love!
Jo Ann
Mark Mertin
Saturday, June 17, 2017
One of the finest men I ever met! RIP Ed!
Ken Hart
Thursday, June 15, 2017
Ed was a wonderful man. His stories and jokes were always entertaining. He was a great neighbor and will be missed. RIP
Deborah L
Thursday, June 15, 2017
I am so sorry for your lost; please know that you are not alone; you can find much comfort in the Holy Scriptures which assures us at Psalms 34:18 that " God is near to those broken at heart and he saves those crushed in spirit. Again Please accept my deepest sympathies.