Richard L. Borge, age 82, of Alden died Saturday, October 18, 2025 at St. John’s Lutheran Community- The Woodlands in Albert Lea, MN. A memorial service will be held at 11:00am Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at Nasinec Funeral Home. A visitation will be Monday, October 27, 2025 from 4:00-7:00pm at Nasinec Funeral Home and will resume one hour prior (10:00am-11:00am) to the service. Burial will be private with family.
Richard Lee Borge was born June 28, 1943, to Sidney and Evelyn (Beneke) Borge in Albert Lea. He attended and graduated from Freeborn High School in 1961. After high school he worked at Brown Printing in Waseca. He married Betty Ramsdell in February of 1964. He worked for the Freeborn County Highway Department for 37 years. In his free time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing and turning strangers into friends.
He is preceded in death by his wife Betty; and his parents.
Richard is survived by his children: Tim (Jeanine) Borge and Maxine Borge; grandchildren: Nicholas Borge (Carly Nelson), Allison Borge, Brittany (Jared) Hanson, Jacob (Nathalia) Fawcett and Emma Kleinschrodt; great grandchildren: Levi and Lyla; sister Carol (Ray) Pedersen; sister-in-law Bonnie (Duane) Mutschler; many nieces, nephews, friends and their families.
Dick had many friends across all generations and thought of many as family. You were all blessings to him.
One of the sweetest men I know. His smile…you always knew he was probably up to something 💕. Thank you the honor of caring for him. But mostly his friendship. You’re all in my thoughts and prayers for comfort.
Max, Tim & family~ Our sincere condolences to you all! Dick always had a way to make a person smile and will always carry a very special place in our families ♥️
Wonderful friendly person. My deepest sympathy to all! God bless 🙏🏻
Dick was such a friendly and caring friend who had the best dimples—I could never resist teasing him about them, and he’d always blush! Loren, Les, and our nephews shared so many fun and special times together with him—whether it was hunting, meeting up for supper, or heading up north to the cabin. Dick was truly one of the greatest people we’ve had the privilege to know, and he will be missed dearly. Sending love and prayers to all of his family and friends.
I will remember his smile and laugh. My deepest sympathy to all of you. He is now with Betty, Kay, and Roland…what a happy time for them. Big hugs to you!
My deepest condolences…
Hands down was one of my absolute favorite regulars while bartending over the years.. Always came in with a smile on his face, and gave the best bear hugs.. He’s always held, and will forever hold a special place in my heart. 💕
All my sympathy to the family and friends of Dick. Im saddened that my doctoring in Rochester will coincide with the upcoming visitation. Really enjoyed all the shenanigans Dick introduced me too. You’ll be hard pressed to find someone as quick with sarcasm and at the same time as big of heart. Heaven gained a great man!
Met Dick 30+ yrs. ago delivering fuel to freeborn county. Got a chance to work with this guy again in farming with friends and relatives. He was complementary person. Always supportive of everyone put in his life. He told me one time. ” You can do a small job with a big truck. But you can’t do a big job with a small truck. That was when I wanted to hotshot around the country with a one ton. He was right! R.I P. Dick. Love that smile.
What a guy what a friend! Great smile !Our sympathy to you all!
A good friend for many years. He will be missed. Always willing to talk.
You are all nestled gently in my thoughts. RIP, Dick.
Max so sorry for your loss. From what you said years prior he was a great dad. Condolences to the family.
Dick and I met Dick and Betty 57 years ago and we have been in touch all these years. He was always so kind and caring when it came to our family as well as Betty and had so much love for his family and friends he met throughout the years. Condolences to Tim, Maxine and family at this difficult time.❤️
So sorry for your loss Max, to you and your family. I am think of you at this time. I’m glad we have gotten together bow and again and hope we can again soon. Hugs to you!💜