Danny Lawrence Borovetz

Daniel (Danny) Borovetz peacefully passed away Friday, October 13, 2023 at the age of 81 in Muskogee, OK. He was born September 29, 1942 in Muskogee and was one of two sons born to Frank and Margaret (O’Keefe) Borovetz. Danny graduated from Muskogee Central High School in 1960 and from Northeastern State University in 1964 and was a member of Phi Sigma Epsilon Fraternity. He spent several years as an Industrial Arts and Math Teacher at Ramsey Junior High School, Fort Smith, AR and at Alice Robertson Junior High School in Muskogee. In addition to teaching, Danny was a bus driver for the Muskogee Public School system. After teaching, he was a Social Worker at Oklahoma DHS. He left this career to pursue his own business. Danny was a successful owner of Borovetz Automotive for many years. Danny spent many years driving the #24 car at Muskogee’s Thunderbird Speedway and other area dirt tracks. His number is now retired at Thunderbird Speedway. Danny enjoyed watching football, racing, college sports and was always reading the Muskogee Phoenix. He always appreciated parades and car shows. Danny was best known for his quick wit, story telling and his endless kindness. He was a longtime member of the Muskogee Lutheran Church and more recent the First United Methodist Church in Muskogee. Danny was active in the community with his businesses as well as being a proud Shriner. He is survived by his loving daughter, Jennifer Wrensch (Bob); his granddaughter, Kate Williams; Parker Borovetz (Madison); and their daughter, Charlotte; nieces, Karee and Kandee as well as several cousins and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and older brother Frank Borovetz, Jr. In lieu of flowers, Danny's family request memorial contributions be made in his name to the Bedouin Shrine Transportation Fund at 201 South 6th Street Muskogee, OK 74401. A celebration of Danny’s life will be held 2PM Thursday, October 26, 2023 at Clifford D Garrett Family Funeral Home Chapel in Muskogee. The family of Daniel Borovetz has entrusted his care, cremation and service to Cliff and Carmen Garrett and Staff of Clifford D Garrett Family Funeral Home and Crematory, 1020 West Okmulgee Ave. Muskogee, OK. 74401. 918-910-8883. Online condolences may be left for the Borovetz family at clifforddgarrettfamilyfh.com

Danny Lawrence Borovetz

September 29, 1942 - October 13, 2023