NEW PALESTINE
Patricia Ann (Parrish) Borgmann, 92, New Palestine, IN, passed away on October 17, 2024, at Woodland Terrace. Patricia was born on January 20, 1932, in Indianapolis, IN, to Lowell Earl and Ellen Reese (Jackson) Parrish. She is a 1949 graduate of Warren Central High School. Not long after graduation, Patricia met her future husband, Kenneth L. Borgmann, while she was waitressing at a restaurant where he was eating.
Patricia worked at IMI and at Eli Lily in the ’70s. She would later join forces with her husband in the real estate industry, co-owning and co-operating Borgmann Realty. Patricia was an excellent cook and shared her recipes with family, especially for german potato salad and iced tea. She and Kenneth loved to travel and their adventures often took them to the beach and ocean. Patricia enjoyed crafting, especially needle point, crocheting, knitting, and quilting. She and Ken collected antiques. And did we mention her love for ice cream?
Patricia is survived by her loving children: Amy Borgmann (Dan Young) and Alan Borgmann; 3 grandchildren: Christopher (Emily) Borgmann, Brian (Ashley) Borgmann, and Jacob Borgmann; 3 great-grandchildren: Khloe, Keegan, and Karl Borgmann; and Kenneth’s siblings: Floyd (Margie) Borgmann, Marie (Jack) Ayers, Mildred Harter, and Marilyn (Doug) Polly.
She was preceded in death by her parents; spouse, Kenneth L. Borgmann of 70 years; and son, David Borgmann.
Stillinger Family Funeral Home, Greenfield, is of assistance to the Borgmann family.
“I scream, You scream, We all scream for Ice Cream.” An ice cream social coined Celebration of Life will be held on Patricia and Kenneth’s wedding anniversary, November 11, at the family homestead, 2615 South County Road 700 West, New Palestine, IN 46163, from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to FUSE, 312 East Main Street, Ste. B, Greenfield, IN 46140. If you would like to sign the online guest book or send condolences to the family, you may do so by visiting www.stillingerfamily.com
