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Richard A. Borgstrom
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Richard A. Borgstrom, 77, Lake Vermilion-Tower , passed away at the
Lakeshore Lutheran Home in Duluth on Sunday, August 15, 2010 .
He was born at Sioux City , Iowa on December 29, 1932 , where he grew up
and graduated from high school. He was captain of the high school basketball
team and played football. The two lifelong passions of his life began at the
age of five; architecture and music. The toy blocks given to him began a life
long and rewarding career as an architect. His love of music began by piano
lessons given by his mother, leading to a lasting appreciation of music. In his
youth he spent time at the family cabin on Pine Island on Lake Vermilion . He
earned a Bachelor of Architecture Degree from the University of Minnesota ,
summa cum laude, in 1955, and took advanced studies at the University of
California-Berkley. Richard began his career in Berkley in 1956, then in 1957
moved to Chicago, where he was employed with Kaiser Aluminum, and
developed domed products inspired by the famed architect, Buckminster
“Bucky” Fuller. He returned to Berkley , where he resided from 1960 to 1996
and was instrumental in designing a library and several private residences.
From 1966 to 1978 he designed many private homes and a school addition in
Bolinas , CA . During that period he also designed two private residences on
the Kauai Island of Hawaii. In 1979 he moved to Chicago , where he
designed a church in Joliet . It was at that church that he married his best
friend and love of his life Patricia A. Murphy on March 17, 1988 . His most
influential architects were Buckminster “Bucky” Fuller, Frank Lloyd Wright and
Louis Kahn. They moved near Moccasin Point on Lake Vermilion-Tower in
1990. In 1991, he began employment with the Red Lake Housing Authority of
the Red Lake Band of Chippewa. He worked on the housing needs and was
proudly involved in several sacred building projects. Richard was a member of
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Tower, and shared his musical ability by
playing their pump organ for many years at their services. He was a lake and
beach enthusiast, with a love of water and swimming. Richard and Pat took
memorable family trips downhill skiing. He was a voracious reader, and a
friend to many. He will be remembered as dedicated husband, loving father,
and a loyal friend.
He is survived by 1 son, Nick Borgstrom of Sausalito, CA; 3 daughters,
Danielle (Jeb Morrell) Young of Lake Vermilion-Tower, Julia (Michael)
Kastendiek of Topanga Canyon, CA, and Anja (Vincent) Vasquez of
Richmond, CA; mother-in-law, Ruth Murphy of Lake Vermilion-Tower; and 3
Grandchildren: Jade Morrell, Kelly Borgstrom and Sofia Vasquez.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Borgstrom on April 13, 2008 ,
and a brother, Robert Borgstrom.
SERVICES: Memorial services will be at 1:00 PM Monday, August 23rd, at
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Tower. Rev. Pat Gillespie will be the
officiant.
Arrangements are with the Mlaker Funeral Home in Cook.
Lakeshore Lutheran Home in Duluth on Sunday, August 15, 2010 .
He was born at Sioux City , Iowa on December 29, 1932 , where he grew up
and graduated from high school. He was captain of the high school basketball
team and played football. The two lifelong passions of his life began at the
age of five; architecture and music. The toy blocks given to him began a life
long and rewarding career as an architect. His love of music began by piano
lessons given by his mother, leading to a lasting appreciation of music. In his
youth he spent time at the family cabin on Pine Island on Lake Vermilion . He
earned a Bachelor of Architecture Degree from the University of Minnesota ,
summa cum laude, in 1955, and took advanced studies at the University of
California-Berkley. Richard began his career in Berkley in 1956, then in 1957
moved to Chicago, where he was employed with Kaiser Aluminum, and
developed domed products inspired by the famed architect, Buckminster
“Bucky” Fuller. He returned to Berkley , where he resided from 1960 to 1996
and was instrumental in designing a library and several private residences.
From 1966 to 1978 he designed many private homes and a school addition in
Bolinas , CA . During that period he also designed two private residences on
the Kauai Island of Hawaii. In 1979 he moved to Chicago , where he
designed a church in Joliet . It was at that church that he married his best
friend and love of his life Patricia A. Murphy on March 17, 1988 . His most
influential architects were Buckminster “Bucky” Fuller, Frank Lloyd Wright and
Louis Kahn. They moved near Moccasin Point on Lake Vermilion-Tower in
1990. In 1991, he began employment with the Red Lake Housing Authority of
the Red Lake Band of Chippewa. He worked on the housing needs and was
proudly involved in several sacred building projects. Richard was a member of
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Tower, and shared his musical ability by
playing their pump organ for many years at their services. He was a lake and
beach enthusiast, with a love of water and swimming. Richard and Pat took
memorable family trips downhill skiing. He was a voracious reader, and a
friend to many. He will be remembered as dedicated husband, loving father,
and a loyal friend.
He is survived by 1 son, Nick Borgstrom of Sausalito, CA; 3 daughters,
Danielle (Jeb Morrell) Young of Lake Vermilion-Tower, Julia (Michael)
Kastendiek of Topanga Canyon, CA, and Anja (Vincent) Vasquez of
Richmond, CA; mother-in-law, Ruth Murphy of Lake Vermilion-Tower; and 3
Grandchildren: Jade Morrell, Kelly Borgstrom and Sofia Vasquez.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Borgstrom on April 13, 2008 ,
and a brother, Robert Borgstrom.
SERVICES: Memorial services will be at 1:00 PM Monday, August 23rd, at
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Tower. Rev. Pat Gillespie will be the
officiant.
Arrangements are with the Mlaker Funeral Home in Cook.
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