Larry E. Borcherding

Larry Eugene Borcherding, 81, of Guttenberg, died Monday, April 18, 2022. 

Visitation was Monday, April 25, at Tuecke-Allyn Funeral Home, Guttenberg and one hour before services at the church.

Funeral services were Tuesday, April 26, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Guttenberg, conducted by Rev. Michael Ashman.

Interment was at Guttenberg City Cemetery.

Larry was born on Feb. 13, 1941, on the home farm, the son of Alvin and Marguerite (Palmer) Borcherding. 

Larry attended the country school near his home and later attended the Guttenberg High School. On May 27, 1960, Larry was united in marriage with Harriet Moser at St. John’s Church in Guttenberg and the couple were blessed with two daughters, Tammy and Kimberly. Harriet and Larry were married for over 43 years when Harriet passed away on Jan. 4, 2004. After Harriet’s passing Larry found friendship and compassion with a friend named Kathyrn Kregel. Larry and Kathyrn were later married on March 5, 2005, and spent many wonderful years together until Kathyrn passed away on Jan. 31, 2017. For many years Larry operated heavy equipment all over northeast Iowa. He was a longtime member, past President and board member of the Northeast Iowa Farm and Antique Association. Larry also served many years on the Guttenberg City Cemetery Board of Directors. He enjoyed hunting, collecting John Deere tractors and spending time with his family and friends. 

Those left to cherish his memory are Larry’s two daughters, Tammy (Scott) Meyer and Kimberly (Timothy) Torson; stepson, Paul (Cindy) Kregel; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two step-grandsons; sister, Elizabeth Schwendinger and many other relatives and friends. 

Larry was preceded in death by his parents and his wives.