Michael Boehm • 1926 - 2010

Michael Boehm, 84, Minot, ND, passed away Tuesday, March 9, 2010, in his home.

Michael was born January 21, 1926, a son of John and Frances (Erck) Boehm, in Karlsruhe, ND.  He was raised and educated in Karlsruhe and as a young adult, assisted his father with the operation of the family farm.

Michael enlisted in the United States Army April 27, 1944. He proudly served his country during WWII and was awarded the Victory Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and Army of Occupation Medal. He was honorably discharged April 30, 1946.

Michael married Eleanor Schatz June 13, 1950, in Drake, ND. They made their home on a farm in the Balfour/Butte area. They farmed until 1960, when they moved to Minot. Michael was a civil service employee, working in mechanics and as a trainer at the Minot Air Force Base. He worked there until retirement in 1993.

He was a member of the Butte American  Legion Post #270.

He enjoyed anytime he spent with his family, fishing, camping, and automotive work.

Surviving family includes:  wife of 59 years, Eleanor, Minot; sons, Ron (Deb) Boehm, West Fargo, and Harlan (Dawn) Boehm, Minot; daughters, Carmie Boehm, Bismarck, and Anita (Bill) Brown, Grand Prairie, TX; grandchildren, Melissa (Matt) Waind, Megan (Bill) DeNovio, Landry Boehm, Chandler Boehm, Kylie Bullinger and Tayte Bullinger; great-grandchildren, Dreyden Waind;
brothers, Al (Irene) Boehm, Minot, and Leo (Sue) Boehm, Eugene, OR; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Michael was preceded in death by his parents; John and Frances Boehm; and brothers, Joe, Rudy, and Eugene Boehm.

Mass of Christian Burial: Friday, March 12, 2010, at 10:30 a.m. at St. John the Apostle Catholic Church, Minot.

Interment:  Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot, ND.

Visitation:  Thursday from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot.

Vigil Prayer Service: Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Trinity Hospice.

Service Participants:
Father David Zimmer - Celebrant of the Liturgies
Father Chris Walter - Concelebrant
Blaine Schatz - Reader
Michael’s Grandchildren and Great Grandson - Gift Bearers

Music:
Processional Hymn: “How Great Thou Art”
Offertory Hymn: “Hail Mary, Gentle Woman”
Communion Hymn: “Here I Am Lord”
Commendation: “Song of Farewell”
Recessional Hymn: “On Eagle’s Wings”
John Witteman, Vocalist/Song Leader
Marcy Witteman, Organist

Honorary Bearers: Michael’s family and friends

Active Bearers: Patrick Schatz,  Francis Vetter, Kurt Schatz, Tim Dokken, Chris Dokken, John Dokken and Jody Nygard          

Military honors accorded by the Butte American Legion Post #270 and the North Dakota National Funeral Honor Guard.

Following the graveside service, please join the family for a time of fellowship and lunch in the fellowship hall.

Our family would like to thank all of you for your many acts of kindness.
Your thoughts and prayers are greatly appreciated during this difficult time. May God bless the memory of Michael.

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