Allen Joseph Borszich, a resident of Fort Dodge for over 50 years, died on Saturday, November 21, 2020 of complications of pneumonia and COVID-19. Al was born in Yankton, South Dakota on December 18, 1936. He grew up on the family farm outside the small community of Lesterville, SD with two brothers, two sisters, and parents Ruth and Stanley Borszich (both deceased). When not working on the farm he loved playing baseball. Al was a forever learner and gifted teacher. After graduation from Scotland High School he quickly earned his teaching certificate from Southern State College in Springfield, SD, so he could return home and teach with his mother in a one room schoolhouse. He next served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Upon his return he attended college at Black Hills State College in Spearfish with his brother Jerry so they could graduate at the same time in 1967. After graduation he moved to Ft. Dodge, IA where he taught literature and English classes at Ft. Dodge Senior High for 33...
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