Herman Boruta II

BORUTA - Herman Joseph Boruta, II, age 68 passed away Thursday April 27, 2017. Herman Joseph Boruta, II, died after a short illness with pancreatic cancer. He was an employee of CSX and its predecessor railroads for 45 years. Herm was Local Chairman for 36 years. Herm leaves behind his loving wife, Jeanne Boruta; his children, Matt Boruta, Michelle and Mike Flaviani, Molly and Glenn Rawlins, Beth and Eric Arce; his grandchildren, Jake, Nate, Luke, Amelia, and Avonlea; his brothers and sisters, Katie and Stan Spetoskey, Mike and Mary Boruta, Matt and Cinda (Gibson) Boruta, Kris VanderVeen, Jane and Chris Steffes, Ellen and Danny Williams, Julie and Mike Mervau; Mother-in-law, Dorothy Dulude; In-laws, David and Marie Dulude, Mary Dulude, preceded in death by Thomas Dulude; also surviving are many nieces and nephews. He had a love for nature, especially Lake Michigan and its sand dunes. Herm shared his extensive knowledge of history, politics, and geography with his kids and grandkids. He always put others first, judged no one, and treated all with respect. Please do not send flowers as none could match the beauty of his garden that he shared with many. His family would like to say a special thanks to Hospice of Michigan and would like to request that contributions be made to the Consolata Sisters. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 11:00 AM Tuesday May 2, 2017 at Assumption BVM church, 6369 Belmont Ave. His family will greet relatives and friends from 5:00 to 8:00 PM Monday May 1, 2017 at Stegenga Funeral Chapel - Belmont, 1601 Post Drive NE and one hour prior to the service at church. Prayers of the rosary will be recited at 7:30 PM Monday evening at the funeral home. To share a photo, memory and sign the family's online guestbook please visit www.stegengafuneralchapel.com To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Herman Boruta II please visit our Sympathy Store.