Dr. Robert H Borchardt, Jr., 79 of Vernon, Texas passed away on Friday, August 16, 2024, in Vernon, Texas.

A memorial service will be held Wednesday August 21, 2024, at 11:00am at First Methodist Church with Rev. Anthony Inman officiating under the direction of Sullivan Funeral Home.

Robert was born Tuesday, September 5, 1944, in Vernon, Texas to the late Robert H. Borchardt, Sr. and the late Ila Lovelady Borchardt. Robert married Tina Willmann on May 27, 1978, in Mineral Wells, Texas. Robert graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a bachelor's degree in 1967. He then went on to the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas and became a Doctor of Medicine in 1970. Robert did his residency program in a family practice in Wichita, Kansas from 1970-1973. Robert then came home to Vernon, Texas where he opened his own family practice in July of 1973. Robert was a lifetime member of the Texas Academy of Family Physicians, A member of American Academy of Family Medicine, a member of Texas Medical Association Board Certified in Family Practice for thirty years. He held offices and served on committees in Texas Academy of Family Physicians, Wilbarger County Cancer Board, Wilbarger County Health Officer, Vernon College Physician, Wilbarger County Jail Physician and past Wilbarger General Hospital Medical President.  Robert and his family were members of the First Methodist Church, where he was active in the Challenger Sunday School Class. Robert enjoyed spending time with his family, whether it was on a trip or watching a sporting event, especially with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Robert leaves behind his wife, Tina Borchardt of the home, two sons, Rob Borchardt and Andy Borchardt and wife Julie, two daughters Laura Borchardt and Lindsey Davie and husband Jason. Robert's grandchildren, Cody Borchardt and wife Christen, Kasey Beiting and husband Patrick, Sarah Worrell and husband Chuck, Cade Borchardt, Chase Borchardt, Lucas Davie and Lane Davie, two great grandchildren, Rosie Worrell and Clara Beiting. Robert also leaves behind one sister Judy Bond and husband Tom.

Visitation will be held Wednesday August 21, 2024, at 10:00am at First Methodist Church.

Memorials can be made to the First Methodist Church.