John Houghton

John (Jack) Theodore Houghton March 15, 1931 – July 31 2010. Resident of Lake Tomahawk, Wisconsin. After a courageous battle with cancer, Jack passed away peacefully at Seasons of Life in Woodruff, WI. Jack was born and raised in Rockford, Illinois. After serving in the United States Navy, Jack embarked on a career in the office machines industry that spanned more than four decades. His work as a service manager for a national corporation carried him and his family to new locations in five states stretching from coast to coast before Jack started his own business and found a permanent home in the Wisconsin Northwoods. Jack was one of five children born to the late Forrest Leslie Houghton and Marie Nellie Templin. Jack is survived by his devoted wife of 56 years, Lois Margaret Reynolds; his brother Bill Houghton and sister Doris Nash; caring sisters in-laws Lorraine Houghton and Linda Bowen; beloved children Julie Barnett, Susan Raines, Rob Houghton and John Houghton; and five grandchildren, along with countless neighbors, friends and other family who were blessed to know him. Since his boyhood, Jack expressed a deep and abiding attraction to the outdoors, whether hunting, fishing or simply sleeping under the stars. Jack eventually found lasting satisfaction in the Wisconsin Northwoods; being on the water, watching the wildlife, enjoying the silence and staring into the dark sky. Jack loved being with his family, sharing tales with friends, and teasing anyone who would pay attention to him. Jack was especially proud of his years of service with the Lake Tomahawk Volunteer Fire Department. Jack touched the lives of many people with his relentless humor and uncompromising frankness, both of which he maintained all the way to the end. Friends and family are invited to attend a visitation from 1:00 PM till 2:00 PM on Thursday, August 5, 2010, at Bolger Funeral Home Woodruff Chapel, 1212 First Avenue, Woodruff, WI 54568 with a Funeral Service at 2:00 PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that any donations be sent to the wonderful people who cared for Jack in his time of need at Seasons of Life Hospice Home, PO Box 770, Woodruff Rd., Woodruff, WI. 54568 Online condolences at www.bolgerfuneral.com Bolger Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.

John Houghton

March 15, 1931 - July 31, 2010