Richard Merle Borgen was born July 26, 1956, in Crystal City, Manitoba, to Ralph and Dora (McLean) Borgen. He grew up and attended school in Hannah, graduating from Hannah High School in 1974. He then attended NDSS in Wahpeton and graduated from UND-Lake Region in 1976. In 1980, he started farming at Hannah with his father and his brother, Dennis. He also did custom harvesting. Richie married Karen Yake in 1989, and they raised four children together on the family farm. In 2011, Richie married Dawn Sutton. Richard retired from farming in 2019. He was a member of the United Methodist Church, was on the Hannah Cemetery Board, was a member and past president of Eagles Aerie #3454 in Langdon, and was a member of the Hannah Elevator Board for many years. He enjoyed following his kids in all their sports and other activities.
Richard is survived by his wife, Dawn, of Hannah, ND; children: Candace (James) Schiermeister of Minot, ND, Craig (Becky) Borgen of Langdon, Jacy (Tyler) Bata of Langdon, and Wayne Borgen of Langdon; grandchildren: Bella, Holly, Tyler, Taylor, Natalie, Griffey, Daxton and one on the way; mother Dora Borgen of Langdon; siblings: Kerwin (Flora) Borgen, Dennis (Maryl) Borgen, and Judy (Arnold) Jordan; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Ralph.
A funeral service for Richard will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, January 10, 2022, at the United Methodist Church in Langdon, ND, with visitation starting one hour before the time of the service. Interment in the spring will be at Hannah Cemetery.
The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, memorials be directed to the Hannah Cemetery, 8808 107th St., Hannah, ND 58239.