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Cody Borsche

Cody “CodeMan” Borsche, 17, Shawano, formerly of Appleton, passed away peacefully on Oct. 21, 2014, as the result of an automobile accident. Cody was a very special flower, and every now and then God picks a flower. Cody was born on Jan. 20, 1997, in Appleton to Wayne Jr. and Wanda (Roberts) Borsche. He attended Foster Elementary School and James Madison. After his family moved to Shawano, he attended Shawano High School. Cody was a “nice guy” with a beautiful soul. He had a very kind, warm heart and was always there for anyone who needed anything. He was a member of the Tri-County 4-H Club, Waupaca County, where he served as an officer and received many awards. He loved being part of the 4-H club. He enjoyed woodworking, doing models, showing rabbits and goats. Cody enjoyed all sports but especially enjoyed playing basketball, hunting and fishing. Cody will be sadly missed by many. He is survived by his parents, Wayne Jr. and Wanda Borsche; brothers, Christopher Ritchie and Michael Ritchie; nieces, Olivia and Mina, and their mother, Tia; grandparents, Wayne Sr. and Nancy Borsche, Richard and Helen Roberts; grandpa, Bob Heffner; uncles, Rob and Sue Roberts and family, and Randy and Betty Roberts and family; one uncle with whom he had a very special bond, Woody; as well as other aunts, uncles and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandma, Dorothy “Dot” Heffner; aunt, Robin Lee Borsche; and his cousin, Adam Roberts. He was joined in his passing by his best friend, Tyler Welch. Visitation will be on Friday, Oct. 24, 2014, from 3-8 p.m. at the Wichmann Funeral Home, Tri County Location, 1592 Oneida St., Menasha. Visitation will continue on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014, from 9-10:30 a.m. at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 3009 N. Meade St., Appleton. Funeral services will be Saturday at the church at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. Dee Sim officiating. For more information and to express online condolences, please visit www.wichmannfargo.com. The family would like to thank the Shawano County Sheriff’s Department, the Shawano Medical Center staff and nurses, and Jody, the Shawano High School liaison officer. Also thank you to the Shawano High School faculty, staff and students as well as the Shawano area community for all their support and prayers during this difficult time. In lieu of flowers and other expressions of sympathy, a memorial fund has been established. Cody was very much loved and will be missed.