Karl Raymond Borkenhagen
August 7, 1923 –April 10, 2020
Karl Raymond Borkenhagen passed away on April 10, 2020, in Edmond, Oklahoma. Karl was born in Ralston, Nebraska on August 7, 1923, to Ray Borkenhagen and Helen McKibben Borkenhagen. During the Great Depression the family moved briefly to California, then returned to Omaha. Karl recalled playing Christmas carols on his trumpet as his father accompanied on the piano and the family sang along. He was a lifelong fan of the Cornhuskers and the St. Louis Cardinals. He attended Omaha North High then the University of Nebraska, graduating with a degree in Chemistry in 1949. At university Karl met Glenda Baack; they were married September 1, 1948, and were blessed to enjoy over 71 years of marriage. Karl worked most of his career at Union Pacific Railroad as a metallurgist. He and Glenda loved golf and played often; they always walked. He was preceded in death by an infant son, his parents and his sisters, Marian Norris and Annette Oxley. He was survived by his wife Glenda; sons Glenn Borkenhagen of Cody, Wyoming, Alan Borkenhagen (Donna) of Edmond, Oklahoma, and Jay Borkenhagen (Belinda) of Lincroft, New Jersey; and five grandchildren. Karl was kind, soft spoken, intelligent, and calm, and his smile was genuine and warm. He loved and cared for his family steadfastly. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 8, 2021 at Lutheran Church of the Master in Omaha, Nebraska.