Mark Borth

Mark William Borth, age 62 of Dent, MN, passed away March 7, 2025 at Perham Health, from what seemed to be complications from pneumonia, influenza, and blood clots in his lungs.

Mark was born June 6, 1962 in Minneapolis, MN to Robert and Suzanne (Chanez) Borth. He attended and graduated from high school in Fridley, MN in 1981. After high school, Mark enlisted into the US Army and served from 1981 to 1984. After returning from the Army, he met Julie (Dexter) Bebensee. In 1986, their daughter, Jessica, was born. During this time, Mark worked several jobs as a car detailer, at McDonald’s, and in security.

In 1989, he moved to the Perham, Richville, and Vergas areas. From 1990 to 1991, he attended a Vo-Tech program in Detroit Lakes, learning small engine repair. He went on to work at Swanson’s Repair in Detroit Lakes and A&A Small Engine and Auto in Pelican Rapids. In 1992 and while working at A&A, Mark met his wife, Lisa Braaten. The two were married in 1998 and moved to the Dent area. It was in 2005 that they welcomed their son, Joey.

Mark enjoyed hunting, fishing, and sitting around the campfire with family and friends at Round Lake. He also enjoyed doing 4H with his son and going to rabbit shows. Mark also enjoyed breeding dogs such as huskies and labs.

Mark leaves behind his wife, Lisa Borth; son, Joey Borth; daughter, Jessica (Borth) Dossey; sister, Cheri Ruedebusch; and brother, Gregory Borth. Preceded him in death were his parents, Robert and Suzanne Borth.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 6, 2025 at Dent United Methodist Church, 301 W. Main Street, Dent, MN. There will not be a luncheon to follow. Burial will be at a later date. At the family’s request, if sending floral memorials, please send only cut flowers or outdoor plants. If you would like to support the family, also consider donating to the GoFundMe set up in Mark’s memory.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-honor-veteran-mark-borth-with-a-dignified-farewell