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James “Jim” Thomas Borgestad ’64
January 6, 1947 鈥� May 19, 2025

Jim passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on May 19, 2025.

Jim was born to Matt and Ann Borgestad, and raised on St. Paul鈥檚 Rice Street. From 1960-68, he attended Saint John鈥檚 Prep and University, in Collegeville, MN, where he captained the hockey and tennis teams.

Thereafter 鈥淗err B鈥� taught German in Montgomery, MN. A Fulbright Scholar, Jim went on to complete MA and PhD studies in Speech-Communication at the University of Minnesota. He also earned a JD degree at William Mitchell College of Law.

From 1976-1998, he served as 鈥淪pecial Assistant to the President鈥� under five University of Minnesota presidents and as an Associate in the Office of the General Counsel.

He was intellectually curious, or as he would say, 鈥淚鈥檒l have to check that out,鈥� whether an idea, or a book, or a fishing lure. The original 鈥淏orgie鈥� positively impacted the lives of so many and will be missed by all. Thank you for everything, Uncle Jimbo.

Jim is survived by his special companion, Charlene Thoemke, and brothers, Jack Borgestad and Bob Borgestad.

Memorial services will be determined at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the , 7179 74th Street Court South, Cottage Grove, MN 55016.