Van Meer

Regent “Reg” L. Boucher, age 82, of Van Meer died following a lengthy illness on Monday, April 27, 2026 at the Munising Memorial Hospital. He was born on March 8, 1944 in Quebec, Canada to the late Ligouri and Maria (Lavoie) Boucher. The Boucher family moved to Presque Isle, Maine when Reg was eight years old and he attended school there. Reg went to work as a young man farming potatoes. He took a job with the Columbia Veneer plant in Presque Isle and worked there for twelve years. In 1975, he and his young family moved to the area with other families from Maine. They came together and worked at CCI and then Timber Products. Reg retired as a supervisor in 2004. On May 29, 1993, Reg married Andrea Butsic. He was a member of Sacred Heart Church and the Knights of Columbus 4th Degree. Reg enjoyed golfing at Pictured Rocks Golf Course, hunting, fishing, and he used to tie his own flies for his many flyfishing adventures. Reg enjoyed the winters filled with downhill and cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling. He was an Associate member of the VVA. Reg and Andrea enjoyed wintering in Panama City Beach, Florida and an occasional trip to the casino. Throughout his adult life he loved camping with his kids and he and Andrea had a number of campers and fifth-wheels they enjoyed traveling and seeing the sights in. Reg was a good friend to many, and he enjoyed his multiple coffee klatches throughout the week. He was a great supporter of Munising Mustang sports, and he cherished his family and grandchildren.

Reg is survived by his wife of over thirty-two years – Andrea Boucher; daughter and son-in-law – Teresa and John Benam; son – Terry Boucher; grandchildren – Ashley, Jason, Jamie, Jordyn, and Mikayla; great-grandchildren – Cameron, Coraline, Hazel, Jackson, Kaylee, Oaklynn, and Ryver; sister - Marcelle Michaud; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings – Leo Boucher, Hilare “Larry” Boucher, Regis Boucher, Claude Boucher, Geraldine Cyr, and Rino Boucher.

A memorial service will be held at the Bowerman Funeral Home on Monday, May 4, 2026 with Deacon Tom Moseley at 1:00 p.m. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be at the Maple Grove Cemetery in Munising at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made in Reg’s name to a charity of your choice.