Terry J Borke

May 11, 1947 - April 2, 2021

Terry “Sparky” Borke, 73, of Central City, Nebraska died Friday, April 2, 2021 at his home. Graveside services will be Monday, April 19, 2021 at 11 a.m. at the Columbus Cemetery in Columbus, Nebraska. Memorials are suggested to the family and condolences can be sent to the family at www.soltwagnerfuneral.com. Terry was born on May 11, 1947 to Edward and Irene (Zoucha) Borke in Columbus, Nebraska. He grew up in Columbus and graduated from Columbus High School. He entered the United States Army on February 7, 1966 and was honorably discharged from active duty on January 19, 1969. He married Betty Wetmur on December 23, 1970 and then Karen Etling on June 6, 2009 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Terry was a welder at Behlen Manufacturing and then worked at Case New Holland for the last 23 years. He retired in 2014. He was Baptized at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church in Columbus. He enjoyed racing cars all over Nebraska. Terry was a diehard Nascar, Kansas City Chiefs, and Nebraska Cornhusker football fan. He is survived by his wife-Karen of Central City, NE; one son- Terrence J. Borke; three sons- Stewart Fleming, Larry Kern, and Kelly Fleming; one brother- Jim Borke; four grandchildren. Terry was preceded in death by his parents; one sister- Karen.