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Lyle J. Borth, 75, of Watertown, passed away Thursday, June 18, 2020 at UW Hospital in Madison.

Lyle, known as “Butch” by family and friends, was born May 29, 1945 in Watertown. He was the son of Clarence and LaVerna (Huebner) Borth. Lyle graduated from Watertown High School in 1963. He married Karen Schultz on September 15, 1973 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Watertown. Lyle was a police officer for 30 years, followed by 13 years as a police dispatcher.

Lyle is survived by his wife of 46 years, Karen of Watertown; children, Laura (Perry) Pawelka of Middleton, Christopher Borth of Las Vegas, and Debbie Borth of Madison; granddaughter, Finley Pawelka; twin brother, Dale (Karla) Borth; sisters, Audrey (Art) Krueger, and Darlene (Harold) Dopke; as well as nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends.

Lyle is preceded in death by his parents.

While no funeral service will be held, a celebration of life ceremony will be planned at a future date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to be used to sponsor a K9 police dog in Butch’s honor.

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