Terrence “Terry” J. Boucher died on Tuesday morning, March 25, 2025, at UPHS–Marquette at the age of 69. He was born on Dec. 22, 1955, the second son to the late Paul and Lorraine (Boyak) Boucher, Sr.
Terry grew up in Munising and graduated from William G. Mather High School in 1975. He entered into the U.S. Air Force and served for 16 years. He was stationed in Germany, K.I. Sawyer and New York.
Terry was discharged and then joined the U.S. Army National Guard until his retirement. He worked at Denman’s and Madigan’s Hardware Stores. Terry married Nancy Mae (Ely) Benson on Dec. 8, 2017. He was heartbroken when she preceded him in death on May 3, 2023.
Terry was an avid Green Bay Packer fan and enjoyed watching the games. He also liked playing in the fantasy football league. Terry was a member of the Moose Lodge and the American Legion. In his younger years, he enjoyed tinkering with electronics and was good at disassembling and reassembling things when they needed to be fixed. Terry enjoyed visiting with friends and family and enjoyed trips camping with Nancy’s family.
Terry is survived by his brother, Paul “Skip” Boucher, Jr., of Davison, Michigan; nieces and nephews, Gabriel (Rose Daly) Boucher, Emily Judd, Benjamin Boucher, Nathan (Alisa) Boucher and Colleen Boucher; grand-nieces and nephews, Alexis, Sophia, Carter, Anna, Alyssa and Alita; stepchildren, Mary Pietsch, Terry (Lisa) Compton, Larry Compton, Lisa (Tom VanDrese) Mlostek and Waldo “Patrick” (Fran) Benson; stepdaughter-in-law, Candice Compton; stepgrandchildren, Harrison Compton, Natalie Compton, Stephanie Compton, Victoria Nava, Matthew Nava, Kyle Benson, Chris Mlostek, Brianna Trombley, Dustin Lee Mackie, Teagan Compton and Tristan Compton; aunts, Carolyn Boyak, Joyce Boyak and Deanna Boyak; uncle, Tooker Hamilla; and numerous cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Lorraine; wife, Nancy; and stepson, Gary Compton.
Services for Terry will be held at a later date. His obituary and tribute wall may be found at bowermanfuneralhome. net.
