Frances "Fran" Boehm

Frances V. “Fran” Boehm, 88, died on March 8, 2026, at Missouri Slope Lutheran Care Center, where she was grateful for the kindness and care she received.

A Funeral Service will be held at 1 PM on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at First Lutheran Church in Mandan, with Pastor Phil Leer officiating. Interment will follow at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery in Mandan.

Visitation will be held from 5-7 PM on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Weigel Funeral Home in Mandan and continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday.

Fran was born on March 6, 1938, in Napoleon, North Dakota, to Vincent and Ann (Schutt) Schmidt. She was the oldest of five children and graduated from St. Mary’s Central High School in Bismarck.

On June 20, 1959, she married Robert “Bob” Boehm. They were married for 52 years, until his death in 2011. Together they raised seven children, spending a short time living in Fargo before making their home in Mandan.

Fran worked at Bell Telephone for a time and then spent many years as a homemaker. She later enjoyed working as a custodian for Mandan Schools. Much of what Fran gave came quietly, through the ordinary work of showing up, taking care of things, and helping life move forward.

She loved her family, but she was also fully human—strong in some ways, stubborn in others, and not someone who fit neatly into polished descriptions. The people who knew her best knew her as she was. And that, in the end, is part of what made her memorable.

Some of Fran’s best years were spent camping and fishing with her family. What began in a cozy camper later became years at the family cabin on Lake Tschida. She and Bob spent countless hours fishing, and their children were taught not only how to fish, but how to play pinochle—another pastime Fran enjoyed for many years.

Fran and Bob lived at Liberty Heights for roughly 15 years, where they became a familiar part of the community they enjoyed. At one point, they were named Queen and King of the Fourth of July parade by the Golden Age Club, an honor they enjoyed. They spent a number of years wintering in Arizona, where they appreciated the sunshine and friendships they found in their 55+ community.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ann and Vincent Schmidt and by her husband, Robert “Bob” Boehm.

Fran was a faithful Christian and believed that death was not the end. She looked forward to being reunited with her Savior and with Bob when her time came.

Fran is survived by her children: Sheila Dixon (Bill Huffine), Shannon Boehm, Sandie (Kurt) Ehrmantraut, Steve (Teresa) Boehm, Shawn (Lynn) Boehm, Scott (Lisa) Boehm, and Shane (Jen) Boehm; as well as 14 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren; and her siblings: Mavis (Gene) Yantzer, Joe (Patty) Schmidt, Ellie (Rich) Stroh, and Patty Roberson. Fran leaves behind a large family, a long marriage, many years of shared memories, and a life that was real and fully lived.