Obituary: Frederick Borchard von Lubken, Jr. “Fritz”, 88, Hood River
Frederick Borchard von Lubken, Jr. “Fritz”
Frederick Borchard von Lubken, Jr. “Fritz” passed away June 18th, 2023 at Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital and was 88 years of age at the time of passing.
Fritz was born April 21, 1935, in Hood River, Oregon to Frederick Borchard, Sr. and Margaret Sitton (Wentworth) von Lubken. He graduated from Hood River Valley High School in 1953. Fritz continued his education at the University of Washington, he was a member of Sigma Nu Fraternity and played football. He graduated in 1958 with a BA in Business Administration, after college he worked in chemical sales for Van Waters and Rogers in Seattle from 1960-1966.
On June 24th, 1961 Fritz married JoAnn Elizabeth Levar in Seattle, Washington.
In 1966 he returned to Hood River to farm, a third-generation farmer having spent the last 56 years farming and the last 29 years farming with his son, Erick. He was a member of the Hood River Farm Bureau, past chairman of Farmers Irrigation and board member and a founding board member of Farmers Conservation Alliance Founding Board Member.
Fritz enjoyed watching his grandchildren's sports activities, traveling and exploring all seven continents and almost 100 countries.
Fritz enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and will be missed by them all. He is survived by; his wife, JoAnn von Lubken of Hood River, Oregon; children, Erick (and Monica) von Lubken of Hood River, Oregon and Gretchen von Lubken (and Chris Eaton) of Hood River, Oregon; grandchildren, Alexandrea von Lubken, Nikolas von Lubken and Jakob von Lubken; great-grandchild, Machel Shelley; sister, Lucy Olwell; three nieces and a nephew. He was preceded in death by his parents.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to either;
Hood River Valley High School Football Program (Caleb Sperry)
Hood River Valley High School Summer Baseball Program (Max Reitz)
Donations can be sent care of Anderson's Tribute Center • 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031.
The family would like to thank Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital, Westside Fire Department and Parkdale Fire Department of their care of our husband, father and papa.
“A life well lived! A lifelong Husky, GO DAWGS!!!”
Visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for the family.
