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Frank L. Borden, 76

Frank Leslie Borden, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2025, at Bryan LGH Medical Center West in Lincoln, Nebraska. He was 76 years, 3 months and 29 days old.
Born on February 23, 1949, in Washington County, Kansas, Frank was the son of Frank Sr. and Elva (Roberts) Borden. He was raised near Washington, Kansas, and attended Washington Public Schools before furthering his education at Fairbury Junior College and Kansas Wesleyan University.
On June 12, 1971, Frank married the love of his life, Sandra J. Bast, in Fairbury, Nebraska. Together they built a life grounded in love, faith and family, raising two sons, Jonathan and Eric.
Frank had a deep connection to his roots and community. He was the proud owner of the Ben Franklin stores in both Washington, Kansas, and Superior, Nebraska, and continued the family tradition of farming in the Washington, Kansas, area. A man of many talents and passions, Frank found great joy in restoring antique clocks, carefully breathing new life into pieces of the past.
He was a member and trustee of the Superior United Methodist Church. He also gave generously of his time and leadership through his longtime involvement in the Superior Masonic Lodge where he entered into Masonry in 1977. He was Master Mason of the Superior Lodge in 1980, a Companion of Tadmor Chapter No. 37 and Damascus Council No. 14 and Past Excellent High Priest in 2012. He was the Sir Knight of the Palmyra Commandery No. 27 and Past Eminent Commander in 1999. The Past Right Eminent Commander of the Grand Commander Knights Templar of Nebraska in 2017 and was the past Illustrious Master of the Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Nebraska in 2023.
Frank was preceded in death by his parents, Frank Sr. and Elva; his sister, Ilene Bartels and her husband Arthur; an infant sister; and his sister-in-law, Marilyn Bast.
He is lovingly remembered by his wife, Sandra; sons, Jonathan (Katie) of Boerne, Texas, and Eric (Heidi) of Lincoln, Nebraska; grandson, Brody; and two foster grandchildren. He also leaves behind his brother-in-law, Roger Bast (Leslie) of Lincoln, Nebraska; many nieces, nephews and extended family; and his cherished feline companions, T.J., Tripod and Sylvester.
Frank will be remembered for his quiet strength, generous heart, and unwavering dedication to his family and community. His life was a testament to the values of hard work, kindness and faith. He leaves behind a legacy of love and service that will continue to inspire all who knew him.
Funeral Services will be held Friday, June 27, 2025 at 11:00 am at Megrue-Price Funeral Home, Superior, Nebraska. Pastor Bonnie Brock will officiate.
Burial will be in Joy Creek Cemetery, Hanover, Kansas, at 3:00 pm with Pastor Glenda Jardine officiating.
Memorials may be given to Knights Templar Eye Foundation or the Cat House (No kill cat shelter) in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Thursday, June 26, with the family present to greet friends from 4:00 to 5:00 pm at the Megrue-Price Funeral Home.
Megrue-Price Funeral Home, 750 N. Commercial, Superior, Nebraska 68978 Phone 402-879-3900

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