Where Caring Is A Family Tradition
Where Caring Is A Family Tradition
Neva L. (Bartlett) Borski, age 84, of Winneconne passed away on Thursday February 16, 2017, of natural causes. She was born July 31, 1932, in Oshkosh the daughter of Rose (Haldemann) Bartlett and Otto Bartlett, one of ten siblings.
Neva started her career at Miles Kimball in Oshkosh. On November 15, 1952, she married Willard Borski. She then became a mother and homemaker, caring for her eight children until she was 40 years old, when she became a waitress at the Century Elm in Larsen. Kenny Loehrke, the owner, has remarked over the years that, "Neva was the best damn waitress ever." All those who knew her, knew her loving and humble manner to care for others with an upbeat tone that softly touched those in her life. Neva also waitressed at Holtz's in Winneconne.
Neva loved sewing, gardening, and canning all those great vegetables for her family. She also was a great baker, and made just the best Apple Slice ever. Many of her family members were recipients of her beautiful crafts work, knitting projects, and crocheting.
Neva was active in her Golf League, the Winnie Whiffers of Winchester, which she just loved. She also very much enjoyed her involvement in the Winneconne Civic League and she appreciated her many friends there. Neva was also a member of St. Mary Catholic Church for over 50 years. Her spiritual life was a more humble and quiet part of her life that considerably influenced and formed the moral fiber of her children and grandchildren.
She is survived by children, Cindy Borski, Mike Borski, Debbie (Steve) Leboeuf, Judy (Ryan) Janz, Bonnie (Mark) Remmel, Patti Bee (Douglas), Donna Borski (Steven), and Dave (Lena) Borski. Neva is also survived by seventeen grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren; and other family members and friends.
Neva was preceded in death by her husband, Willard Borski; and two of her siblings.
A visitation for family and friends will be on Friday, February 24, 2017, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Mueller Funeral Home 904 E. Main St. Winneconne. Visitation will continue on Saturday, February 25 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church 210 Pleasant Dr. Winneconne. A funeral Mass will be held on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at the church with Fr. Doug LeCaptain and Sr. Pam Biehl officiating. Burial will be in Lake View Memorial Park, Oshkosh.
If you wish please submit online condolences to muellerfuneralhomeinc.com.
Heather McDonald Sleeman wrote on February 24, 2017
Dave and Patti, I am sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. She was a wonderful woman. Mothers are very precious and losing them is so difficult. May you find peace in your hearts very soon.
Barbara Nichols wrote on February 24, 2017
Neva is my cousin and I remember her living with us when she was finishing high school. She always was so sweet , kind and patient like her mom my Aunt Rose.
Allan krohn wrote on February 19, 2017
Just a note to say how sorry iam to hear about your loss of your mom. You probably won't remember me but you joined the Navy shortly after I did we hung out in high school along with poly Plummer. Once again so sorry to hear about your mom
Rita Tritt Dempsey wrote on February 19, 2017
I did not know Mrs. Borski very well, but what I did know was that she was very kind and had a gentle hand to help others that were hurting. As a young girl and having Patti as a friend back in the day, I experienced the kind words of Mrs. Borski assuring me everything would be ok when my own Mother was experiencing sickness and I was unsure of what was happening, I never forgot her kind words. Rest in peace. Prayers for the entire family during this time of loss.