Robert E. Boucha, age 65, of Tomahawk, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014, at Friendly Village Nursing Home in Rhinelander.
He was born July 10, 1948, in Milwaukee to the late Eugene and Helen (Pohanka) Boucha. Robert grew up and attended school in the Milwaukee area. Later, he moved to California and lived with his brother, Ken. He returned to Wisconsin in 1986. Robert was married to Kim Juno on June 6, 1992; she survives.
Robert worked as an interior horticulturist for most of his life. He grew beautiful gladiolus and orchids and enjoyed taking care of the plants and fish in his aquatic fish tanks. He also enjoyed taking care of his poison dart frogs. He loved taking pictures and playing with his dogs, Amber and Norman. Most of all, he cherished time spent with his wife and best friend, Kim.
Survivors include his Wife, Kim Patricia Boucha, of Tomahawk; sister, Pat Harrod, of Grafton, WI; his mother-in-law, Marge Juno, of Tomahawk; two brothers-in-law, Bob (Kate) Juno, and Mike Juno, both of Hubertus, WI; and sister-in-law, Shirley (Mark) Westphal, of Cedarburg, WI. Robert is further survived by his nieces and nephews, Matthew, Caleb, Aaron, Emily, Nathan, Paul and Jacob.
He was preceded in death by his parents, father-in-law, Dwayne, and brother, Ken.
Celebration of Life Services for Robert Boucha will be held Saturday, March 1, at 1 p.m. from Generations Funeral Home in Tomahawk. Rev. Debra Hastings will officiate. The family will receive friends for visitation at Generations on Saturday from 11 a.m. until the time of services at 1 p.m.
View Robert’s obituary and leave online condolences at generationsfuneral.com.