To view a streaming of the service go to www.mtmsales.net/thomas

Albert Boehm, 87, Minot and longtime Minot businessman, died on Saturday, October 24, 2020 in a Minot hospital.

Albert Boehm was born August 28,1933 in Karlsruhe, ND to John and Francis (Erck) Boehm. He grew up on the family farm with five brothers and graduated from Karlsruhe High School with the class of 1951.  He attended Dakota Business College in Fargo for one year before enlisting in the United States Army on October 23, 1953.  He served as a Supply Specialist with Battery D of the 550 ^th AAA Battalion at Fort Monroe, Virginia and was a recipient of a Good Conduct Medal and the National Defense Service Medal.  He received his honorable discharge from active duty on October 22, 1956 and was transferred to the U.S. Army Reserve until his discharge from that military service on September 30, 1961.

Albert was united in marriage to Irene Rose Roerick, June 23, 1958 in Selz, ND. They would call Minot home for the rest of their lives and were blessed with six children.  Albert spent the early years of his career as a bookkeeper for Gaffney's Office Supply, Chrysler Car Dealership and I Keating Furniture World.  The years spent working for those businesses prepared him to go into business for himself.

In 1976 he established the Sofa and Sleep Shop.  The waterbed was popular in the 1970's and 1980's leading to a name change for the business to American Lifestyle, Inc. The product was successfully sold in Minot, Bismarck, Dickinson and Williston. He also ventured into the world of televisions and electronics along with movie and video game rentals.  The businesses included Curtis Mathes, Hollywood Nights Video and Mattress Center.

Albert was a member of St. John the Apostle Catholic Church and Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus (4 ^th Degree Knight) and Eagles Aerie.

He also belonged to the Germans from Russia Heritage Club.  He took great pride in his German heritage. He believed "The record of your life is priceless. Of all the gifts you might share, share the gift of your life". He studied the history of his ancestors, traveled the country to attend Germans from Russia conferences and left the family story of his ancestors. Albert was known for his distinct German Russian Accent.

Family was very important to Albert. He loved taking his children hunting and attending their extracurricular activities. Extended family and friends spent weekend after weekend going to dances and playing game after game of Pinochle. The competition between the women and the men lasted for him until the day the doors at Somerset Assisted Living were closed to outsiders because of the 2019-2020 Pandemic.

His love and support continued with his grandchildren by attending their many athletic events and dance recitals.   He would often call family members to discuss game results.  He was very proud of his grandchildren's accomplishments in sports and academics. He will be missed by all who knew him as a husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, uncle and friend.

Albert's surviving family include his loving wife of 62 years, Irene, Minot; Children:  Melinda (Gerald) Steen, Fargo; Cynthia (Randal) Beecher, Blue Springs, MO; Tamera (Ronald) Holte, Minot; John Boehm, Washburn; David Boehm, Bismarck; Deanna (David) Hoey, Anchorage, AK. Grandchildren: Justin Steen, St. Paul, MN; Jared (Maggie) Steen, Fargo;  Brandon (Ashley) Beecher, Lee's Summit, MO; Nicole Beecher, Austin, TX; Taylor ( Hannah) Holte, Fargo; Brittany Holte, Minot; Tanner Holte, Stanley; Joseph (Breana) Boehm, Tyler, TX;  Ashlyn and Alexis Boehm, Tempe, AZ and Dylan and Jaden Hoey, Anchorage, AK; Great Grandchildren: Ariel and Jackson Boehm and their half-sister Daisie Edgar. The newest great-grandchild will be born in December; Brother: Leo Boehm and many nieces, nephews, cousins and brothers- and sisters in-law.

Albert was preceded in death by his parents John and Frances Erck; stepmother, Dorothy (Senger) Boehm; brothers: Joe, Mike, Rudy, Eugene and infant siblings Edmund, Ida and Angelina Boehm; father and mother in-law, Peter and Katherine Roerick.

A Celebration of Albert's Life will take place in the future.

A Private Graveside Service will be held at Rosehill Memorial Park - Minot. To view a streaming of the service go to www.mtmsales.net/thomas

Sympathy cards may be mailed to Irene Boehm c/o Tami Holte: 2856 Grey Eagle Pass – Minot, ND 58703.

Memorials are preferred to an organization of the donor's choice.