Raymond "Chip" Charles Botkin, Jr.

Botkin, Jr., Raymond “Chip”, 8/13/1962 – 5/22/2023, age 60 of East Tawas, Michigan, formerly of Mio, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly. He will be lovingly remembered by his parents: Raymond and Marcia; brother Christopher (Holly); sisters: Kathleen Gohsman, Sandra (Alfred) McMurrey, Suzanne (Jerold) McGhee; sister-in-law Kelly Botkin; numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his brother Brian.

Chip was born August 13, 1962 in Detroit, Michigan. He was a 1980 graduate of Mio AuSable High School and received a BA in Sociology from Saginaw Valley State University in 1989. Committed to social justice and community service, he will be remembered for his selfless dedication to helping others. A camp counselor, adult and juvenile probation officer, school teacher’s aide, youth program coordinator, and talented pitmaster; Chip wore many hats. He had a passion for learning, for sailing, for music, and for smoking the perfect brisket. He will be lovingly remembered and greatly missed by all who knew him. He sails on.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM on Friday, June 2, 2023 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Mio, MI with Reverend Santiago Hoyumpa officiating.
Interment of ashes will follow at the Mentor Township Cemetery, Mio.

Arrangements by Lashley Funeral Home, Mio.