Gerald D. “Danny” Borhman, Jr., 72, of Walnut, passed away at 11:12 AM on Saturday, November 24, 2018 at the Geisinger-Holy Spirit Hospital in Camp Hill.
Born on November 5, 1946 in Lewistown, Mifflin County, he is a son of the late Gerald D. and H. LaRue “Rudy” (Casner) Borhman. On December 28, 1968, he married his surviving wife, Linda L. (Lebkicher) Borhman with whom he was blessed to share almost 50 years of marriage.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by: two sons, Cory D. Borhman and his companion Angie Ehrhart of Walnut and Jason W. Borhman and his fiancé Amy Wert of Mifflintown.
He was a 1964 graduate of Juniata Joint High School in Mifflintown and proudly served his country with the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War.
He was a member of the Union Lodge No. 324 F&AM, Mifflintown; A.A.S.R., Harrisburg Consistory; American Legion Post 298 and Crawford –Brubaker VFW Post 5863 where he served as past Commander, both of Mifflintown; N.R.A.; the Loyal Order of the Moose, Lodge 143 of Lewistown; Juniata County Sportsman’s Club; and a past member of the Juniata Horse and Saddle Club and a past 4-H leader.
His work history included: In earlier life, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation, Right of Way Department; After which, he was employed by Holderman’s Sawmill and during that time, he also worked at the Roller Junction in Mifflintown. Following that, he worked for the New York Times as a Journeyman and finally, he retired from Armstrong Cabinet Corp. of Thompsontown where he served as the Union Steward.
Danny loved the outdoors, enjoying the Port Royal races, and being an avid hunter and fisherman. His true passion was cars, enjoying classic cars and street rods especially his 1955 Chevy.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, November 30, 2018 from the Brown Funeral Homes, Inc., 100 Bridge Street, Mifflintown with Pastor Jennifer Heikes officiating. Interment will follow at St. Paul’s Lutheran Cemetery in Nook where full military burial honors will be accorded by the Juniata County Veteran’s Council.
Viewing will be held on Thursday, November 29, 2018 from 6-8 PM at the funeral home.
Memorial Contributions in Mr. Borhman’s memory may be made to the Juniata County Veteran’s Council, P.O. Box 1, Mifflintown, PA 17059.
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