Richard "Rick" Bohlman

Richard “Rick” Robert Bohlman, 64, of Grand Forks, ND, died peacefully at home on Saturday, July 21, 2018, from heart complications.

Rick was born July 15, 1954, in Grand Forks, ND. He attended St. Michael’s Catholic School, Valley Middle School and Central High School. He enjoyed hockey and played for the GF Park District, GF Central Redskins, Regina Pats and the Fargo Sugar Kings. 

Rick had a unique sense of humor. When you were around Rick you knew you were going to laugh. Rick was so proud of his family. He loved attending his children’s sporting events and performances. In recent years, he especially enjoyed his grandchildren. He was a huge Green Bay Packer fan and loved to go to games when he could. He was an avid hunter, angler and NASCAR fan. He was a foodie and loved to try new recipes, restaurants, and grilling out.

Rick owned and operated the Grand Forks Grain Inspection until 2002.

He is survived by his wife, Marilyn; children, Tim Bohlman, Dickinson, ND, Laura (Michael) Spicer, Grand Forks, ND, Michelle (Zach) Walsh, St.Paul, MN, and Abbey Bohlman, Fargo, ND; grandchildren, Gabriella Spicer, Magdalene Spicer, Gunner Spicer, Hudson Spicer and Violet Walsh. Mother and Father-in-law, Marge (Benson) and Wayne Smith, Gold Canyon, AZ; brothers-in-law, Tim Benson, Tempe, AZ, John Benson, Westerville, OH; sisters-in-law, Judy Benson, Tempe, AZ, and Barbara Strand (Bard), Austin, TX; Aunt Betty (Bohlman) Daley, Fargo, ND; uncle and aunt, Allyn and Carol Axvig, Cass Lake, MN. He is also survived by many beloved nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Bob and Cuddy Bohlman and infant daughter, Amy.