Harold Wayne Borchardt, 80, of Cuero passed away Sunday, November 16, 2025.  He was born November 24, 1944 in Westhoff to Ewald and Lillian Dolgner Borchardt.  He married Martha Thompson on November 5, 1987 in Victoria.  He worked in the oilfield as a senior operator.  He loved to hunt, fish and watch sports.

He is survived by his wife of thirty-eight years, Martha; daughters, Katherine Felter (Dewitt), Deborah Ponton, Melissa Gray and Melanie Weygand; son, Keith Borchardt (Megan); twenty-four grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Meredith Kirkland; son, Matthew Kirkland; sister, Kathy Borchardt and brother, Elton Borchardt (Billie).

Visitation will be held Friday, November 21, 2025, 5:00 – 7:00 PM at Freund Funeral Home.  Funeral Services will be held Saturday, November 22, 2025, 10:00 AM at Freund Funeral Home with Pastor Terry Brown officiating.  Interment will follow at Westhoff Cemetery.

Pallbearers include Keith Borchardt, Jackson Borchardt, Dewitt Felter, Jack Felter, Riley Felter and Robert Janacek.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Donor's Choice.

You may sign the guestbook or send condolences at www.freundfuneralhome.com.

Freund Funeral Home, 361.275.2343.