Joann L. Entzminger
June 24, 1961 ~ January 31, 2023
Joann Lynn Entzminger (Schlichting) was born June 24th 1961 in Moorehead, MN at St Ansgar to the late Marlys (Johnson) and William “Bill” Schlichting. Joann was baptized at First Assembly church of Fargo and was confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran church of Fargo. Joann attended kindred high school.
Joann was married to Clarence “Cal” Lee Entzminger of Fargo ND on August 5, 1983 at the Justice of the Peace in Fargo. Together they raised 2 sons and a daughter; Michael, Ryan and Christa.
Joann loved spending her time volunteering for special Olympics, where she had the privilege of helping with volleyball, bowling and soccer. She especially loved being able to watch her children participate in school events. Joann volunteered time to help out at church events and to help out with church plays. Joann also took the joyous time to make the outfits for the numerous pageants that her daughter Christa participated in. In her free time, Joann enjoyed scrapbooking for family and friends. This led her to develop a great interest in the genealogy of her family, and also her interest and love to look at and share photos of family and friends. Joann loved listening to and also telling many stories of family and friends that she got to meet. One of the many things Joann loved to do was to tell jokes and play little fun practical jokes on people to bring laughter and joy to so many people. That she most certainly inherited through her mom Marlys. Another activity that Joann had the honor of doing was being a Grandma “Mimi” to her grandson, Grayson. She got to watch him during the week, and take so many pictures and videos of him. He loved snuggling with his Mimi.
Joann is survived by her husband, Clarence Entzminger of 39 years in Fargo, ND; their three children and spouses, Michael (Jen) Entzminger of Moorehead, MN, Ryan Entzminger of Fargo, ND and Christa (Mike) Hanson of Fargo ND; three grandchildren, AnnaMarie Hanson, Zachary Hanson, Grayson Hanson; four brothers, Douglas Schlichting of Watford City, ND, Vernon Schlichting of Canton, OH, James (Vadra) Schlichting of Fargo, ND, and William “Will” Schlichting of West Fargo, ND, and numerous nephews, nieces and cousins.
Joann is preceded in death by her mom, Marlys Schlichting (Johnson).
Services
Visitation - Friday: February 10, 2023 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Boulger Funeral Home and Celebration of Life Center
123 10th Street
Fargo, North Dakota 58103
7012376441
www.boulgerfuneralhome.com
Funeral Service - Friday: February 10, 2023 2:00 pm
Boulger Funeral Home and Celebration of Life Center
123 10th Street
Fargo, North Dakota 58103
7012376441
www.boulgerfuneralhome.com
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Such a shock and so sad. We always enjoyed being with Joann, seeing her smile, and hearing her laugh. Praying for you Cal, Michael, Ryan, & Christa/Mike.
Prayers are going out to the entire Entzminger family!
I have known Joanne for many years – Growing up with her in Davenport, ND and then later on in Life I got to work her at Swanson Health Products.
Way to young to be gone!
Joanne you will be missed!
Cal, Michael, Ryan and Christa, I am so sad to hear of Joann’s passing. She was a GREAT lady and a great volunteer! She made every Special Olympics event more fun; from game nights to impromptu dancing in the streets. Her smile and laughter were contagious. I am blessed to have known her. My thoughts are with your family as you say good bye.
Cal, Michael, Ryan and Christa, I’m sadden to hear of Joann’s passing. She was a great volunteer and even GREATER lady! She made every Special Olympics event more fun; whether it was game night or impromptu dancing in the streets. Her smile and laugh was contagious. Praying for you as you say good-bye.
Cal and family,
So sorry to hear of JoAnns passing. From times at church we remember her smile and her kindness. Praying you have peace of God durning this time.
Art and Vicki Eberhardt
Joann was always friendly and smiling. She welcomed us when we moved to West Fargo & brought her kids over for our Hallelujah party on Oct 31, 1986. She & Cal helped us move furniture a year later when we moved to Fargo. She took time to stop & visit, whether at church or the credit union or Hulda’s birthday party. Joann saved us seats at the CU annual meeting, & it was always fun to sit together. Dennis and I extend our sympathy in the grief you feel. But she loved Jesus! I believe we will see her again. Praying for you family.
Bruce and I were so saddened to hear of Jo Ann’s passing. She was such a kind lady and we have fond memories of her from our time at First Assembly . Please know we are praying for all of you and knowing that you take comfort in knowing that she is rejoicing in the arms of her Saviour !
We are so saddened to hear of Joann’s passing. I will always remember her generosity, beautiful smile and her laugh. So fun to be with. Cal and family you are in our thoughts and prayers. Mary &Ted🌷🌺🌹
I worked with joann at the bethany nursing home.very nice and kind.to young to go.
So sorry to hear of your great loss. Prayers and blessings to all.
Donna and Leroy
Dear Cal, Christa, Michael and Ryan:
I was shocked to hear from Michael that Joann had passed. My wife Debbie and I would like to express our sincerest sympathies to you over the passing of your wife and mother. We rejoice with you in knowing that she has gone home to be with Jesus in Heaven, who she loved and faithfully served. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time.
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family.
Marylin (Baldock) and Karl Bochert
My deepest sympathy for the loss of your beloved mother. I keep asking God, why? Only God knows and we will know his plan in the end. I am there for you and know God will bring you through this.
We send our love and sympathy to all of you. We always enjoyed being with all of you.
God is with you.
We graduated together from kindred high school.
May she rest in peace.
Class of 1980.
I was neighbors with Joann in Davenport North Dakota for many years. That is where I met her and we became friends.She was a very cheerful, fun, caring person and I always could talk with her for hours. I would enjoy our time visiting her
at her apartment in Fargo. Many fun memories. She was a wonderful friend & will truly be missed. RIP, my dear friend. Love & prayers to your husband, children & grandchildren & all your family & friends. Fly with the Angels . ❤️🌹🙏