Dodgeville – James E. Borcherding, 82, of Dodgeville, passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 12, 2025, after battling Lewy body dementia.

Jim was born June 26, 1942 in Dodgeville to William and Agnes (Bockhop) Borcherding. He graduated from Hollandale (1960). He married Luanne Gilbertson of Barneveld in 1968, 56 years ago. Together they have 4 children, Scott, Todd, Kevin and Donna. Jim was raised on a farm and enjoyed operating his own. He worked at Bickford farm and Hanor pig operation. Jim played sports and enjoyed watching his kids, grandkids, nieces and nephews participating in sports and activities. He was a fan of the Brewers, Packers, Badgers, high school sports, country music and the RFD channel.

Jim is survived by his loving wife Luanne; his children, Scott (Cheryl) of Sauk City, Todd (Brenda Haskins) of Madison, Kevin of Dodgeville and Donna (Chad) Campanelli of Monona. He will be missed by grandchildren: James, Zachary, Grant, Carter, Isabelle, Rae, Erin, Nicole and Macy; great granddaughter, Ella; brother, Ivan (Lu) Borcherding; sister-in-law, Helene Gilbertson; and many friends and extended family.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents, brother Cecil (Patrica) Borcherding, and brothers-in-law Gene (Carol) Gilbertson and Ron Gilbertson.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, February 17, 2025 at the GORGEN-McGINLEY & AYERS FUNERAL HOME in Dodgeville. Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. until 10:50 a.m. on Monday at the funeral home. Family burial will follow at East Side Cemetery.

Thank you to the wonderful staff of CrestRidge, Dodgeville, and St. Croix Hospice for their compassionate care. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to CrestRidge Memory Care or St. Croix Hospice.