After checking with James Borer (Jeff's dad) to confirm what I had heard, it is with deep sadness that I inform everyone about the passing of Jeff Borer today from a heart attack.
Jeff, better known to everyone on this forum as "NSU Jeff" was the Secretary of the POG. He was an avid collector of NSU bikes and parts and was well known around the world as a source for parts and advice for other NSU collectors. He is the owner of the NSU featured in the John Penton movie re-inactment scenes.
An update on his funeral arrangements will be forthcoming in a day or two. :(
Alan Buehner
It was a very sad phone call from Jack a while ago. Jeff was a newly found friend to me and an integral part of our long project together. He always had a smile and positive attitude about helping and making things happen. And I really appreciated how he ALWAYS addressed JP as "Mr. Penton". A real class act.
I probably spent more time with him at VMD this year than any other person and we had a good time checking out the swap meet in the golf cart together. Learning about all the bikes he had, wanted, and learning from him the whole time. I will smile thinking about that time together.
I think Jeff was very proud at being part of the Penton film and I'm sure glad he got to see it completed.
God Speed NSU Jeff.
(You won't have to worry about us blowing up any more of your families' BMWs anymore.)
:(
Todd
it's truly a sad, shocking day. he will be sorely missed. his family is in my prayers. chicago jerry
This is a sad day for our organization,Jeff was a class A person.My prayers go out to the family.Stay strong
It is so sad to lose a good Friend like Jeff. My Prayers are with his Family.
Ron Carbaugh
My condolences to Jeff's family and friends. I've only known Jeff since 2000 when I joined the POG. It's too bad that I only saw Jeff once a year at the VMD in Mid-Ohio and yes, he always had a smile when ever I'd see him. I recall Jeff donating a NOS Hi-Point 21" tire that I won as a door prize several years ago at a VMD POG meeting. I've since donated that same tire back to the POG where it has been awarded to another POG member so someone out there has a very special tire in their collection...I hope it found a good home. Point being that Jeff was a very generous & thoughtful person who always made time to speak with me. I will miss seeing Jeff at the VMD POG tent or simply milling around the swap meet. My prayers are with Jeff's family.
Stephen Markley
Gastonia, NC
I am truly saddened.my thoughts and prayers are with Jeff's family.
This I cannot believe, we were just at Mid Ohio pushing bikes around. What a great man, kind and gentle. Wow, a great friend lost. Our hearts go out to his family, I will truely miss Jeff.
My sincere condolences to the family for their loss.
Lew Mayer
Very sad news. My condolences to the family.
Oh my gosh this is terribly sad news. We messed around quite a bit together just a few weeks ago at Mid-O. I'll remember riding around on the back of his purple Honda S50 that he built for the movie, and just making jokes and cracking up the whole time. He was my kind of motorcycle guy, through and through - I'm going to miss him. Damn this is hard to believe. I am so sorry for his family, god bless, you were a good man NSU Jeff, although it was way too short, I know you enjoyed your time here.
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Our condolences to the family in the loss of their loved one and the loss of a good friend to many. Bud and Pat Green
I too am deeply sad to hear this and like you guys I just spent some time with him at VMD. What a treasure we have lost. His contribution to the movie is one of the ways he left his mark on this world. We are praying for his family. Hank and Elaine Rinehart
Hank Rinehart
Never had the pleasure to meet Jeff, but I imagine him to be like the many fine people associated with this group that I have met.
Godspeed and prayers sent up for him and his family.
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Like everyone else here, I too was shocked and saddened by this news after visiting with Jeff at Mid Ohio just a few short weeks ago. He was such a knowledgeable, polite and soft spoken guy that you couldn't help but like him. I sure will miss seeing him at the POG events and reading his input on this site. My deepest sympathy goes out to the entire Borer family and I'll be keeping you all in my prayers. God Bless and God Speed Jeff !!
Dave McCullough
Always the smile, always the helping hand. We love you Jeff and will miss you dearly.
Jeff's funeral arrangements are as follows....
Friends may call Friday, August 1, 2014 from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m.
Hempel Funeral Home; 373 Cleveland Ave., Amherst.
Closing prayers will be held on Saturday, at 9:30 a.m. at the funeral home.
A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church; 200 St. Joseph Drive, Amherst.
The Rev. Fr. Michael Denk of St. Joseph Catholic Church, and Deacon Lou Maldonado of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Lorain will Concelebrate. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery, Lorain.
//www.hempelfuneralhome.com
Thank you,
John Borer
All of us here in Amherst are truly in shock. I can only express my heart felt sympathy to the Borer family and wish things are not as they are. We will miss Jim's BIG smile. Paul Busick
Condolences to the Borer family and to all Jeff's friends here at POG. Based on everyone's comments in prior posts, he sounds very much like several guys I've had the pleasure to know over the years. I'm very sorry for everyone's loss. Fred
V416 OneMoreTime
If the length of the line at last nights visitation is any indication, Jeff sure touched a lot of folks during his lifetime. The photos that were displayed showed the numerous sides of Jeff, from tending to his chickens, traveling the country with his family, working on numerous things mechanical or nursing a young animal with an eyedropper, the common threads were either Jeff's smile or his intense look, obviously wanting to perform the task at hand properly.
The most common stories were of Jeff either helping someone in need, or asking them if they wanted to ride one of his motorcycles, given as rare and unique as they were that says a lot about Jeff.
Helping out folks in need brought Jeff to his position with the Penton Owners Group as Secretary, with the passing of Al Born we were in a rough position and Jeff offered his services. It was mentioned last evening that God must have quite a mechanical issue to solve as he called in one of the very best!
As was often the case in life, Jeff is wearing a John Penton movie cap and has a wrench in his hand, his brother John was quick to mention that it is a German wrench at that.
God Speed Jeff.
Paul
From the crew at the 2 Wheel Power Hour motorcycle show we are saddened to hear of Jeff'ss passing and offer our deepest sympathies and condolences to the Borer Family. Jeff was a motorcyclist and he will be missed by all who had the good fortune of knowing him. God Speed Jeff. Larry Ward
Been reluctant to post here. Can't really come to grip with this yet.
What an honor and privilege it has been to know Jeff. We have truly
lost a great friend to the whole motorcycle community .
God Speed my friend!
Bis wir uns wiedersehen.
So saddened by this...Jeff's passion and enjoyment for life and for our sport was made obvious by his actions. Our heartfelt sympathy to all his family. His warm smile and gentle nature will be missed, but not forgotten.
Gary & Toni Roach
The early viewing on Friday was also filled with friends and family. Notable in the lobby was the presence of the BMW and NSU we have all come to know so well. As with Al Born's passing the reality of the loss will definitely be felt as we assemble Thursday at the monthly meeting and view his empty seat. I share the passage from the funeral notification
The Broken Chain
We little knew that morning
That God was going
To call your name,
In life we loved you dearly
In death we do the same.
It broke our hearts to lose you.
You did not go alone;
For part of us went with you,
The day God called you home.
You left us peaceful memories,
Your love is still our guide,
And though we cannot see you,
You are always at our side.
Our family chain is broken,
And nothing seems the same.
But as God calls us one by one,
The chain will link again.
God Speed Jeff!
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Dale Fisher
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Godspeed Jeff.......................... Gonna miss you.
This is very sad news. Jeff touched and befriended each of us in his special and kind way and will be sorely missed. My sincerest heartfelt sympathy to each of his family members. Loosing a loved one is not easy; however, may each of you find strength and comfort in the many fond memories that you have of Jeff.
Sincerely,
Pat Mickevicius
Our hearts go out to the family,Godspeed Jeff. Bill & Michelle
On Tuesday evening Larry Ward, host of the Two Wheel Power Hour, was kind enough to devote the first segment of his show to remembering Jeff. This link should take you to the Podcast of that show.
http://www.570wkbn.com/media/podcast-two-wheel-power-hour-podcasts-twowheelpower/two-wheel-power-hour-080514-25121700/
Thank you Larry Ward.
Paul
I am sorry to hear the loss, though I never had the pleasure of meeting him, I am sure he would like him very much, our prayers go out to all who knew and loved him.
Thom Green,Still crazy after all these years!
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