Francis "Frank" Dean Borror Jr.

Francis “Frank” Dean Borror, Jr., 83, of Morton, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at Apostolic Christian Restmor in Morton. He was born on May 24, 1940, in Rossville, to Frank and Blanche (Borders) Borror. He married his wife of 48 years, Janice R. Slocum, on August 23, 1975, in Peoria; she survives. Also surviving are his children, Mona D. Borror and Teresa M. (Roger Duguay) Borror, both of Boise, ID, Tami (Kevin) Meischner and Cindy (Ric) Carvey, both of East Peoria, Scott (Roxanne) Slocum of Channahon and Mark Snidarich of Shakopee, MN; his sister, Sue Boldt of Illinois; sisters-in-law, Violet Borror of Colorado and Susan (Michael) Malloy of Texas; 10 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother, Ken Borror; his sister, Pat Keister; 2 brothers-in-law, Clarence Keister and Gordon Boldt; and his daughter Lori Snidarich, who passed away on November 1, 2023. Frank received his master’s degree in Recreation and Municipal Park Administration from the University of Illinois in 1965, then worked as the Superintendent of Maintenance at the Peoria Park District. In 1979, he and Jan founded and built Liberty Termite & Pest Control in East Peoria, retiring in 2005. The business remained in the family until 2023. Frank spent his adult life volunteering and serving the East Peoria community. He was an Eagle Scout, was recognized as a Paul Harris Fellow by Rotary International and served as co-chairman of the East Peoria Festival of Lights. He was an active member of the East Peoria Historical Society and enjoyed genealogy and historical research. Frank lived an incredible life and had a tremendous sense of humor. Frank’s family would like to thank the staff at Apostolic Christian Restmor, OSF Hospice, and Transitions Hospice for the care they provided. Funeral Services will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at Gary Deiters Funeral Home & Cremation Services in East Peoria, with visitation at the funeral home from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service. Frank’s nephew, Pastor Greg Boldt, will officiate. Burial will follow at Fondulac Cemetery in East Peoria. Memorial contributions may be made to the East Peoria Historical Society. Online condolences may be left at www.GaryDeitersFH.com.

Francis "Frank" Dean Borror Jr.

May 25, 1940 - May 21, 2024