Chuck Borden

Long time Westerville, OH resident, Charles R. "Chuck" Borden passed away unexpectedly on March 26, 2025.

Born in Columbus in November of 1953, Chuck grew up near Upper Arlington, OH. He graduated from Whetstone High School in 1971. He then attended Otterbein University and met Mary Jane Jones in his first few days at the school. While completing Bachelor of Arts degrees in History and Accounting, Chuck joined the Eta Phi Mu "Jonda" fraternity. He held the position of Social Chair and later became President of the Alumni Association after graduating.

Chuck worked in logistics for Star Expansion Company, in Project Management for Norstan, Inc. and in artful outdoor lighting for Outdoor Lighting Perspectives, Inc. In retirement, Chuck became certified in golf club repair and fitting and built a diverse collection of equipment while perfecting his swing at nearby golf courses. He also restored antique stereo equipment, crafted television antennae, and collected historic watches.

Chuck is survived by his wife of 48 years, Mary Jane, his son, Matt (Caitlin) Borden of Dayton, OH, and his grandson, George. He is also survived by his parents Nolan and Ann Borden of Dublin, OH; sisters Beth (Fred) Vetter of Grove City, OH; and Barb (Pep) Gibson of Portsmouth, OH; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.

A memorial gathering celebrating Chuck's life will be held at 1:00pm on Friday, April 4th , 2025, at Moreland Funeral Home, 55 E Schrock Rd, Westerville, OH 43081. A visitation with the family and wake will follow. In honor of Chuck's memory and legacy, for those looking to provide support, the family requests that a gift be made to the American Heart Association (heart.org) to support heart disease research.