Willie Borchert

Willie Butch Borchert (May 12, 1937 - January 7, 2020) was an American politician and a former Democratic member of the Tennessee House of Representatives, representing the Tennessee House of Representatives 75th district from January 2003 until January 2011. He lived in Camden, Tennessee. He succeeded L. Don Ridgeway after winning the Democratic Primary in the 2002 Tennessee House of Representatives election. He was defeated by Tim Wirgau in the 2010 Tennessee House of Representatives election.

Personal life Born on May 12, 1937, in Benton County, TN, to Harvey Borchert and Irene Salyers Borchert, Willie Borchert was a retired pipefitter with the Local 572 and retired owner of The Catfish Place Restaurant in Camden, TN. He was married to Christine Borchert. She and his son, Timothy survived him when he died January 7, 2020.

Public Office He served as a House member during the 103rd through 105th General Assemblies. He served as Vice Chair of the House Agriculture Committee and House Wildlife Subcommittee. He also served as a Member of the House Conservation and Environment Committee, the House Joint Veterans Affairs Committee, as well as the House Parks and Tourism Subcommittee.