Obituary of Daniel James Borash

Daniel "Dan" Borash, 65 of Iowa City died in his home, Saturday, April 12, 2014, surrounded by his family and friends. Visitation begins at 5pm Wednesday, April 16, 2014, followed by a Memorial Service at 7pm at Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Services in Iowa City. Additional services and burial will take place on Friday, April 18, 2014 at Ft. Snelling, in St. Paul, Minnesota. Visitation will begin at 10 am at the Ft. Snelling Memorial Chapel, near the intersection of Highways 5 and 55, with services at 11 am. Burial will follow at the Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. Daniel James Borash was born December 5, 1948, in St. Paul Minnesota the son of John V. and Florence E. Borashy. Following graduation from high school he served with the United States Army during the Vietnam War. After his military service Dan was hired by the St. Paul Fire Department as a Fire Fighter /Paramedic/ FEO, until his retirement in 2003. Survivors include Daniel's wife, Diana K. (Collins) Borash; their children, Tracy Schutte (Chad) of West Branch, Kelly Dowler (Dana) of Alliance, NE, Stephanie Martin (Greg) of Nichols, Lindsay Nash (Bill) of North Liberty, and Jordan Pattee of St. Michel, MN.Additional survivors include 15 grandchildren; 2 sisters, Jean Gohde of Boulder, CO, and Marilyn Montreux of Shoreview, MN; his brother, Donald Borash of St. Paul; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, John Borash, and several beloved aunts and uncles.