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December 25, 2011
NU 1970 – 1971
Douglas E. Borchers, 60, died Christmas Day at his home. Born in Summit, he resided there only a few years before moving to South Plainfield. Douglas co-owned the Park Hardware Store in Plainfield with his brothers for over 25 years. He enjoyed playing basketball, especially during his high school and college years.
His mother, Marguerite Faistl Borchers predeceased him. Surviving are his father, Donald W. Borchers of South Plainfield; two brothers, William Borchers of New Hampshire and Richard Borchers of Plainfield, a nephew and a niece.
Cremation was held privately under the direction of the Higgins Ho