Michael C. Borchert

September 1, 1959 - March 22, 2018

Crystal Falls Michael C. Borchert, 58, of Crystal Falls, passed away on Thursday, March 22, 2018 at Aspirus Hospital in Iron River Michigan with his family by his side . Mike was born on September 1, 1959 in Marquette, MI, son of the late Harold and Hazel (Wagar) Borchert. He was raised in Marquette, attended school there and received his certification as a wastewater treatment operator from Northern Michigan University. He spent the next twenty five years in that field working in Middletown, CT where he retired as a plant supervisor. Growing up in the U.P Mike loved the outdoors, camping, viewing wildlife, four wheeling (ATV and Jeep-in) and riding his motorcycle. Many great memories of hanging out with his "Other Brother Daryl". He loved listening to music, he influenced many of his younger family members musical tastes. Most importantly Mike loved spending time with his family. He always looked forward to sharing conversations of gunsmithing, outdoor skills, and life lessons learned with his nephews, great nephews, and the Haag boys. He spent some good hours sitting on the deck looking out at the lake and enjoying the peace of being back home in the U.P. Mike was a genuine, kind man, and a great friend. Mike is survived by two sisters, Judi (Ron) Setter of Little Lake, MI and Sherrie (James) Martin of Harbor Springs, MI; a brother, Larry (My other brother Darryl) Dionne of Big Bay, MI; nieces and nephews, Gerri (Anthony) Haag of Crystal Falls, Terry (Rebecca) Lemire of Ishpeming, Jaemi Pantti of Menominee, MI, Ryan Setter of Little Lake, MI, Luke (Nikki) Ayres of Dupont, WA, Jason (Kelly) Beauchamp of Madison, WI and Kevin Beauchamp of Harbor Springs, MI; great nieces and nephews, Elliott and Matthew Lemire, Jaelyn and Jake Pantti, Finley Ayres, Chase (J.J.) Pagel, Bella Beauchamp, Courtney, Samantha and Mamie Beauchamp, and multiple cousins; Extended Family Steve (Ashley) Haag and numerous Haag family members. He is preceded in death by his parents, sisters Sharon Lemire and Sandra Ayres, brother in law Howard Lemire, and his companion Ana, numerous Aunts and Uncles A Celebration of Mikes Life will be held this summer. Burial will be in the Park Cemetery in Marquette. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Aspirus Hospice Team and the Aspirus Hospital Staff for the wonderful care and friendship extended to Mike over the years. Condolences to the family of Michael Borchert may be expressed online at www.nashfuneralhome.net The family has entrusted the Nash Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Crystal Falls with the arrangements.