Eaton, IN

Byron Irvin Borchers, 85, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital.

Byron was born in Monmouth, Illinois on February 6, 1941, to Irvin and Virginia (Myers) Borchers. He graduated from Hinkley High School in 1959 and earned his bachelor's degree in agriculture from Wisconsin-Platteville.

Byron served his country in the US Army and on June 19, 1965, he married Mary Doll and together they would make their home in northern Delaware County.

Byron worked as a fieldman for Campbell Soup Company and HLH of Muncie as well as owning and operating Shideler Spray from 1966 – 2007.

He was a life-long fan of the Chicago Bears and Purdue University. Byron was a long-time member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Gaston American Legion, Muncie Amvets and the Maine Anjou Association.

Surviving family include his wife of 60 years, Mary Borchers; two sons: Tom Borchers (Jessyca), Tad Borchers (Marcy); grandchildren, Evan Borchers (Kahlee), and Molly Wells (Dustin); three great-grandchildren: Juliette, Elaina, and Olivia as well as his sister, Julie Rogers.

Byron was preceded in death by his parents, Irvin and Virginia Borchers.

Graveside funeral services with Military Honors by the Delaware County Veterans Honor Guard will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, June 15, 2026, at Eaton Union Cemetery.

Memorials may be made in his name to The Soup Kitchen of Muncie, PO Box 68, Muncie, IN 47308.