Edward Joseph Borgmeyer, 79, of Mexico, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2026 at Boone Hospital in Columbia.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at Arnold Funeral Home. Burial will follow in East Lawn Memorial Park.  Rev. Bob Stanford will be officiating the service.

Visitation will be from 1:00 to 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at the funeral home.

Ed was born on October 25, 1946 in Mexico, the son of Sylvester and Francis (Deimeke) Borgmeyer. He grew up in Martinsburg and graduated high school from Community R-VI. Ed and former wife Joyce (Coil) Borgmeyer welcomed their daughter JoAnna Borgmeyer into the world July 10, 1976.

Ed dedicated much of his life to hard work. He farmed alongside his father and uncles, later finding a career with the Missouri Department of Transportation where he served in the maintenance department. Ed retired from MODOT in 2008 after 24 years of service. Ed was the happiest when surrounded by family and friends. He found joy in camping, fishing and supporting his "soulmate" Willy at all of her musical performances. Ed loved cheering his grandchildren on in their sporting events, he very rarely missed a game.  At home, Ed enjoyed the simple pleasures of working in the garden, watching reruns of Gunsmoke, and being with his cats, Ms. Kitty and Chloe.

Survivors include grandchildren, Jayda (Caden) Wilburn of Farber, Jaxdyn Hull of Farber; nephew, Chris (Trisha) Long of Mexico; great-grandchild, Graham Wilburn; extended family members, Kacey (Taylen Love) Craddock, Tanner Craddock, David (Gina) Phillips, Greg Phillips, Elizabeth Wester, Shawna Phillips, Misty Phillips, Jacque Phillips. Devin Middleton and Joyce Borgmeyer.

Ed was preceded in death by his parents, Sylvester and Francis Borgmeyer; daughter, JoAnna Borgmeyer; sister, Carol Long; soulmate, Willy Phillips and JoDee Craddock.

The family requests memorial donations be made to Parkinson Foundation. Memorials may be sent in care of Arnold Funeral Home, 425 S. Jefferson, Mexico, MO 65265.