David K. Borkowski

David K. Borkowski, 61, of Murdock, NE loving husband and father of two children passed away at the age of 61. David was born on March 21, 1959 in Red Oak, Iowa to Merle and Virginia (Core) Borkowski.

David was raised on a farm outside Elliott, Iowa. He graduated from Griswold High School in 1977 and received two degrees from Iowa State University. He worked in the agricultural field for over 40 years. He was a sales agronomist for Frontier Cooperative. He previously worked for Heartland Cooperative in Indianola, IA.

On December 18, 1993 he married Kimberly Jo Andrews. They raised two children Wyatt, and Alyssa.

Dave loved anything with wheels and an engine, two or four wheels. His grandparents bought him a go-cart and were his pit crew when he raced it. He restored his grandfather’s Farmall “M” tractor. He loved muscle cars and had bought back the actual 1971 Mach 1 mustang he had in high school. He was active in car clubs and loved driving his “Stang” and showing it.

Dave was an avid Iowa State fan and attended games yearly. Motorcycles were a love of Dave’s and he had owned several different makes and models, but especially Harleys and Triumphs. He loved to talk and like his dad, never knew a stranger.

Dave was a member of St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, CCA Certified Crop Advisor, Capital City Ford and Mustang Club, and Mustang Club of America.

David was preceded in death by his father Merle, his grandparents, and his mother-in-law Alice. He is survived by his wife Kimberly, son Wyatt and daughter Alyssa, mother Virginia and brother Douglas.

Funeral Service: 10:00 a.m. Tuesday (2-16-21) St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, 8550 Pioneers Blvd. with Pastor Wayne Alloway officiating. Interment will be in Waveland Cemetery, Elliott, IA at 1:00 p.m.

Memorials to St. Mark’s UMC or American Cancer Society.

Visitation one hour prior to service time at the church.