Orville Borchardt, age 95, of Waubun, MN, passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2024, under the loving care of his family and Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Orville Eugene Borchardt was born on June 18, 1929, in St. Paul, MN. As a child he lived in rural Hassan Valley, MN, and worked on the family farm. He served in the United States Army before starting his career in the early 50's in road construction where he often traveled for his job. He later met the love of his life, Peggy Rawley, in Cass Lake, MN, and the couple was married on June 18, 1955. Orville and Peggy were blessed with two children, Gene & Joanne. The family moved to rural Jordan, MN, in 1968. As a family they enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing and water skiing. After the kids were grown, Orville & Peggy enjoyed vacationing together, attending auctions, and collecting Farmall Tractors. He retired in 1994 from WG Pearson, Inc. In 1995, they moved to a farm west of Bagley, MN. Due to Peggy's failing health, they moved from the farm and relocated to the Waubun area.

Later in life Orville enjoyed his grandchildren, having coffee in the morning with friends, lunch with the elders and spending time with his favorite, Maggie Mae, his border collie.

Orville is survived by his son, Gene (Becky) Borchardt; daughter, Joanne (Dan) Pelham; grandchildren: Rachel (Bryant) Gast, Lena (Nigel) Haney, Aaron Pelham, Victoria Pelham, Vanessa Pelham, Bryson Pelham and Star Pelham; great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; sisters, Beverly (Jim) Zuehls and Gloria (Dick) Sindlinger; and many other nieces, nephews and relatives.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Peggy; mother and father, Louise & Ora Hvepenbecker, and one great grandson.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Pinehurst Resort, 27345 Co. Rd. #4, Naytahwaush, MN, on Saturday, September 21, 2024, from noon - 4:00 p.m. Come celebrate Orville's life with family and friends. A light meal will be served.