Benjamin "Ben"

James Borengasser

Mr. Benjamin "Ben" James Borengasser of Lake St.Louis, MO passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2023. He passed away playing golf at one of his favorite golf courses, Innsbrook. He was born October 14, 1974, in Columbia, MO to William James and Nancy Lou Borengasser (nee: Frederick). Ben had reached the age of 48 years.

Ben was united in marriage to Kristie Marie Borengasser (nee: Berkley) in Fulton, MO on May 30, 1998 and spent 25 wonderful years together. This union was blessed with three sons Brennan, Quentin, and Sagan.
Ben attended Blue Ridge Elementary, Oakland Jr. High, and Columbia Hickman Senior High. He graduated from University of Missouri (undergrad degree) and moved to St. Louis, MO in June of 1998. He then graduated on May 24, 2001, from Washington University School of Law with his Juris Doctorate and then later started a private law practice in 2004. He continued to run his private practice in Lake St. Louis, MO for nearly 20 years. Ben served on the Board of Adjustment for the City of Lake Saint Louis and also participated in annual Moot Court for the Washington University School of Law. He continued his dedication to Washington University Law School by volunteering his time and expertise in judging students in moot court competitions long after his graduation. Ben loved spending time outside with his family playing golf, disc golf, and pickleball. He loved taking his sweet doggos, Sunny and Sophie especially, for long walks. He would also volunteer for the Diamonds in the Ruff Dog Rescue.

Those that are grateful for having shared in Ben's life are his beloved wife, Kristie; his sons, Brennan Michael Borengasser (Jaki Seger), Quentin Darby Borengasser (Renee Beasley), and Sagan Tracy Borengasser; his parents William and Nancy Borengasser; his brother, Jeff Borengasser (Sarah), and sister, Tracy Borengasser; mother-in-law, Diane Berkley; father-in-law, Thomas "Chip" Berkley (Lora); sisters-in-law, Sarah Berkley (Robert Tinsley), and Julie Breslin (John Morgan); nieces and nephews, Kaiden and Kennedy Tinsley,  Autumn and Lucas Breslin, and Xavier, Bowen, and Everly Borengasser; aunts, Cathy Brand, Barbara Frederick, Dorothy Leonard, and Betty Poznar (Tony); uncle, Robert Borengasser (wife, Linell Cady); cousins, Rob, Heather, Selena, J.R., Sarah, Craig, Jeff, Michelle, Terri, and Scott; and his silly doggos, Autumn, Sunny, and Billygoat; as well as many other extended relatives and friends. Ben is preceded in death by his uncles, James "Jimmy" Frederick, Larry Brand, Lee Politte, and Joseph Borengasser; his brother-in-law, Nathaniel Breslin; twin nephews, Bryce and Kieran Breslin; grandmother-in-law, Sarah F. Berkley; and his beloved goodest girl, Sophia "Soapy" Borengasser.

A Celebration of Life will be held 2:00pm on Saturday, July 1, 2023 with a 3:00pm time of family and close friends honoring his life through sharing stories and remembrances at the Lake St. Louis Community Association, 100 Cognac Ct., Lake St. Louis, MO 63367. All are welcome to stay and visit and enjoy a few of Ben's favorite snacks. Additional information may be found on the facebook event page.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Diamonds in the Ruff Rescue at ditrrmo.org in honor of Ben.
A memorial disc golf tournament will be held in Columbia, MO on July 8, 2023 at the Albert Oakland Top Course. Those that are interested in playing or making a donation can message his son, Quentin Borengasser on facebook.

Ben and Kristie's favorite quote from a wedding song - Elvis, Love Me Tender: "For my darlin', I love you, and always will."

The Borengasser family is in the care of Martin Funeral Home, Warrenton, MO.