Raymond “Skip” N. Boughton age 73 of Ontonagon, MI; formerly of Colfax, passed away suddenly on Saturday April 12, 2014 in Ontonagon.

Skip was born March 1, 1941 in Menomonie, he was the son of Glen and Marian (Curry) Boughton.  Skip grew up on the family farm near Colfax and graduated from Colfax High School in 1959.  Skip served in the U.S Air Force during the Vietnam War. After the service, Skip served as a State Trooper for the State of Wisconsin. Skip married Judy Legge June 28, 1969 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Menomonie. He graduated from UW­-Platteville with a Bachelor’s Degree in Police Science and Administration.  They moved to Meeker Colorado where Skip served as Chief of Police. Skip returned to Colfax and took over the family farm, and also received his Master’s Degree in Safety Engineering from UW-Stout.  Skip then worked for M.A. Mortenson of Minneapolis as a Safety Engineer.  Later Skip was a businessman and owned and operated Hayward Feed and Seed in Hayward and was co-founder of Lakeland Organics in Colfax.

After retirement, Skip and Judy moved to Ontonagon, MI where Skip’s passion was fishing on Lake Superior.  Skip and Judy are members of the Coast Guard Auxiliary in Hudson; Skip was a member of Ontonagon Sportsman’s Club; he was a long time member of the Colfax American Legion and Colfax Sportsman Club; he served on the Board of Directors for OCIA and the Wisconsin Pork Producers Association.

Skip is survived by his wife Judy of 44 years, two sons, Jeremiah (Katie) of Green Bay; Patrick  of Colfax; a granddaughter, Addie Boughton of Green Bay; two sisters, Mary Lou (Clint) Rudesill of Montello; Rita (Marshall) Traxler of Boyceville; several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents.

Memorial services will be 11:00 AM Wednesday April 23, 2014 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Menomonie with Rev. Thomas Krieg officiating.  Burial will be in the Hill Grove Cemetery, Colfax.

Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the church on Wednesday.

Condolences

1. Mike Scherf April 20, 2014, at 8:26pm

   I first met Skip about 20 years ago at one of Eau Claire's truck parts stores. We enjoyed a great and fun friendship in the time since. Judy and family, I am sorry for your loss and will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Skip was a good friend and will be missed.
   Mike Scherf

2. Sandra Lasswell April 19, 2014, at 7:04pm

   Please allow me to offer my sincere condolences to the family. I am so very sorry for your loss. Our Heavenly father in His word the Bible calls death an enemy (1Cor. 15:26) which He promises in the very near future to do away with (Rev. 21:4,5) At that time tragedies and accidents will be a thing of the past, no one will ever get sick (Isaiah 33:24) and there will be a reuniting, a bringing back to life instead of losing life. (John 5:28,29) I hope these words can give you some comfort and hope. (2Cor. 1:3,4)

3. Rex and Rose Gilligan April 19, 2014, at 5:39am

   Our sympathy to Skip's family.

4. Jim and Karen Faust April 17, 2014, at 11:55am

   We offer our sincere condolences to the entire family.

5. Mike and Kathy Smith April 16, 2014, at 1:07pm

   I enjoyed all the memories of Skip and the positive impacts he had. He rented our farm and Jesse continues his legacy. Skip was a pioneer and visionary and just a great guy. Thank you for everything Skip and God bless you and your family.

6. Deirdre Hofer April 15, 2014, at 8:15pm

   I am so sorry for your loss Rita it must be such a shock for you and your family.
   My thoughts and prayers are with you
   Love Deirdre

7. Dave & Lois Hilson Wieland April 15, 2014, at 5:34pm

   Judy and family, we are so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband. God's Special blessing at this difficult time.

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