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Richard Allen Borst

June 21, 1933 — December 13, 2022

Fortville

Richard Allen Borst

Richard "Dick" Borst, 89, of Fortville, passed away on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at Compassus Hospice in Indianapolis.  He was born on June 21, 1933 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Dick was a graduate of Shortridge High School and proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War.  He retired after 33 years as a Sears appliance salesman.  Dick was a member of New Hope Presbyterian Church, the Fortville Masonic Lodge #207, Scottish Rite, Murat Shrine, Noblesville American Legion, and the Fortville VFW.  He loved to fish and hunt.

Dick is survived by his wife, Mary Lou Borst; daughters, Susan Hinds and Linda (Kip) Lohmiller; sons, James (Kimberly) Borst and Robert (Jaylene) Borst; 9 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.

Dick was preceded in death by his father, Frank Borst; mother, Ionia C. Lee; daughter, Joyce Ann Borst; and grandson, Benjamin Patrick Towle.

Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm, with Masonic Services beginning at 7:30 pm, on Friday, December 16, 2022 at Randall & Roberts Fishers Mortuary, 12010 Allisonville Road, in Fishers.  Services will be held at Noon, with an additional visitation beginning at 11:00 am, on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at the funeral home, with Rev. Kemper Huber officiating. Burial will be at Crown Hill Cemetery in Indianapolis.

Memorial contributions may be made to New Hope Presbyterian Church, 12550 Brooks School Road, Fishers, IN 46037 (www.newhopefishers.org); or Indy Honor Flight, PO Box 10, Plainfield, IN 46168 (www.indyhonorflight.org).

Condolences:  www.randallroberts.com

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Visitation

Friday, December 16, 2022

4:00 - 8:00 pm (Eastern time)

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Masonic Service

Friday, December 16, 2022

7:30 - 8:00 pm (Eastern time)

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Additional Visitation

Saturday, December 17, 2022

11:00am - 12:00 pm (Eastern time)

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Funeral Service

Saturday, December 17, 2022

Starts at 12:00 pm (Eastern time)

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