Max A. Borcherding, age 64, of Indianapolis, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at “The Gathering Together” in Plainfield. Max was born on February 21, 1955 in Seymour, Indiana. He was the son of Arvel J. and Lucile C. (Stuckwisch) Borcherding.
Max was a graduate of Seymour High School and also Ball State University. He held several jobs over the years including, teaching, sales, and management positions. Max enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, and also with his friends. He always had a funny story to tell. He was a kind and easy-going person.
Survivors include his son Eric (Gretchen) Borcherding and his three grandchildren, Corbin, Emily, and Kendalyn Borcherding of Avon. A sister, Jane Thomas (Joe Fitzgerald) of Columbus. Two brothers, David Borcherding (Susan Pickens) of Columbus and Doug (Jennifer) Borcherding of Cortland. He also leaves behind several nieces and nephews.
Max was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services will be held on Friday May 24, 2019 at Indiana Funeral Care, Greenwood Chapel, 2433 East Main St, Greenwood, IN. Visitation will be from 11 am. – 1 pm. with a service at 1 pm. Burial will follow with graveside services at 3pm, at Brownsburg Cemetery in Brownsburg, Indiana.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Gathering Together (thegatheringtogether.org) or to the donor’s choice of charity.
Brittany says
My sincere sympathies to the Borcherding family. I’m very sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you during this period of mourning. A comforting thought at times like these can soothe the heart. The Bible reveals that it is God’s purpose to restore the dead to life by means of a resurrection to a paradise earth, where sickness and “death will be no more.” (Revelation 21:4) Jesus said: “The hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out.” (John 5:28,29) Imagine seeing your dear loved ones again and being reunited with them. God has promised to make that a reality for his faithful ones.
Debbie Powell says
Max was one of our RGIS Family. We will miss him.
Scott, Maria, LuAnn, Keith, Karen and Dad says
Sending our prayers and condolences to your family. We have great memories growing up with Max in the neighborhood. So sorry for the loss of your brother.
The Bowman family (Seymour)
Jamie McKinney says
Our sincerest sympathies to the Borcherding family. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Todd, Jamie & Claire McKinney
Julia Kassig McCormick says
My sincere condolences to Max’s family. A few days ago I was going through old pictures and found one of Max, Barri Shirk (our boss), and Betty McClure (a co-worker). It was from a business trip we took to Atlanta in the 80s. I googled his name to see what he had been up to after all these years and found his obituary.
Max and I worked together for many years at the Meadows and Devington Skills centers. We shared a classroom and a lot of laughs. He was “the big guy’ or Mr. B.
For many years Max would buy a big, big turkey at Thanksgiving and I would take home and cook it. The students would cook all the sides and bring paper plates and plastic spoons and forks, and we would sit in the student lounge and have a giant feast.
The last time I saw him was in 1991, I was pregnant with my daughter and had gone to a drug store in Speedway on my lunch hour. I saw and heard all the people taking inventory and remembered that had been Max’s evening job. So, I took a chance and waddled up and down all the isles and to my great delight spotted him. I wish we had spent more time catching up, but he was working, and I had to get back to work.
I remember when he got married and how happy he was when Eric was born. He was a patient, easy going, good guy. I offer a prayer of peace and comfort to his family