John Richard Borgelt

John "JB" Richard Borgelt, 74, a lifelong resident of Sylvania, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, October 18th, 2026.

Born on December 1st, 1951, at St. Vincent's Hospital in Toledo, Ohio, John was the son of the late James and Doris (Snyder) Borgelt. His father, James, served his country during World War II with the U.S. Navy.

John graduated from Sylvania High School in 1971. On August 7th, 1973, he married Dianna (Wojciechowski) at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Toledo, Ohio. Together, they shared 53 years of marriage.

Throughout his working years, John was employed by Allied Chemical, Textile Leather, and BASF, retiring from BASF in 2017.

John had a lifelong interest in automobiles and mechanics, dating back to his high school years when he studied auto body repair. He enjoyed working on cars, particularly his blue Jeep CJ-5 Renegade, and could often be found tinkering with vehicles in need of repair.

A former member of the Sons of the American Legion, John also served as Vice President of the Toledo 4-Wheelers. He enjoyed taking his dune buggy and Jeep out on the trails. Other favorite pastimes included boating as a member of Lost Peninsula Marina, as well as building, painting, and flying radio-controlled model airplanes. These activities provided John with opportunities to unwind and enjoy his free time.

John is survived by his wife, Dianna (Wojciechowski) Borgelt; his daughters, Mandi (Fred) Biller and Tiffany (Stephen) Roshong; his grandchildren, Kara Pettys, Wren DuCross, Corbin Biller, Nate Roshong, and Trinity Roshong; and his sister, Marcia (Dennis) Conn. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Doris (Snyder) Borgelt.

In lieu of flowers, those wishing to honor John's memory may consider making a memorial contribution to support his wife, Dianna, during this time. Contributions can be made directly to Dianna, Zelle: Mandillynn Biller, Cash App: $MandiBiller75, and Venmo: @Mandillynn-Biller (with last 4 digits of phone number: 7559).

No formal funeral services are planned. A celebration of John's life will be held at a later date, with details to be announced.