Frances Ventsch

New Town

Frances Verlina (Bohmbach) Ventsch, age 99, passed away on February 9, 2026. She was born on July 8, 1926, in Charleson, ND, to Louis and Veroley Bohmbach. Frances spent her life dedicated to her family.

She graduated as a salutatorian from Sanish High School and continued her education at Dickinson State where she earned a two-year standard degree. She went on to teach at Hettinger, Woodland, Washington, Ray, Parshall, and New Town. She eventually earned her Bachelor of Science in Education at Minot State University. Frances retired after dedicating 31 years to education.

She married her loving spouse, Arthur Fritz Ventsch, on December 20, 1958. Together, they raised three daughters. Frances was a devoted mother known for her giving spirit, love of children, and education.

She is survived by her children, Debra (Pepper) Walsh of Bottineau, Robin (Gary) Fiddler of Minot, and Tamara (David) Wegner of Beach; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Ventsch; her parents, Louis and Veroley Bohmbach; and her siblings, Marvin Bohmbach, Blanche Vigen, and Neil Bohmbach.

Funeral Service: Saturday, February 21, 2026, at 1 p.m. at Bethel Lutheran Church, New Town with visitation 1 hour prior to the start of the service at the church.

Interment: Van Hook Cemetery, rural New Town.

Memorials are preferred to Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch, Bethel Lutheran Church of New Town, or to the Benedictine Living Center of Garrison. (Langhans Funeral Home, Parshall www.langhansfuneralhome.com)

Published by The Minot Daily News, February 14, 2026.