Ann Bichler

We sadly announce the passing of our mother, Ann Bichler. Ann passed away peacefully at the age of 94 on Thursday, Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 2025, at Fargo Elim in Fargo, ND. Her last moments were marked by tranquility and the warmth of the holiday. 

The service will take place at St. Anne Catholic Church, 1321 Braman Ave, Bismarck, ND on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at 10:00 am. Visitation will be one hour prior. 

Ann was born on a farm west of Linton, ND on February 28, 1931, to Peter and Katherine (Deisz) Sehn. Ann graduated from a country school in Linton and moved to Bismarck with her family at age 14, starting work as a server at the Bus Depot Café. In 1947, she returned to Linton to support her family, working at Fairway Grocery. She met her soul mate, Joe Bichler, at a dance in 1947; love at first sight. On October 12, 1948, Ann was married to Joe Bichler at St. Anthony’s Church in Linton, ND. They briefly farmed with Joe’s parents Mary and Mike Bichler for one year, then rented a farm west of Linton for eleven years, subsequently purchasing a farm seventeen miles southwest of Linton. They only lived on that farm for one year, keeping the farm, but moving and renting another farm four miles southwest of Linton for 31 years. Joe and Ann raised seven children on these farms. They moved to a farm near McDowell Dam east of Bismarck in 1991 and stayed for 15 years. After living in Bismarck until December 2, 2022, they moved to Fargo Elim/Pioneer House assisted living in Fargo, ND.

Ann was known for her excellent cooking, earning her home the nickname “Ann’s Kitchen.” She always welcomed guests with homemade meals and cherished time spent with her loving children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. She was known for her generosity, kind heart, bringing light and laughter into every room. Her unwavering support, wisdom, and warmth enriched the lives of her family and all those around her. Ann faced life's challenges bravely and continually found ways to help others, even in tough times. Whether it was through a gentle word, a helping hand, or a moment shared, her presence was a cherished gift and will be missed dearly.

Ann is survived by her loving husband Joe of 77 years; five daughters and three sons-in-law: Donna St. Moritz, Apple Valley, MN; Joanne Kilber, Scottsdale, AZ; Karla (Bruce) Vistad, Hanover, MN; Annette (Mark) Hebert, Fargo, ND; and Becky (Rick) Pfau, Fargo, ND; two sons and one daughter-in-law: Tim Bichler, Phoenix, AZ; and Joe Jr. (Tina) Bichler, Topeka, KS; 11 grandchildren: Stacey (Jim) Stewart, Alysia (Erick) Patterson, Nicole Klein, Derek Bichler, Christy Hogue, Lucas (Kandi) Vistad, Rachel (Aaron) Michael, Doug (Mandy) Hogue, Richard (Shannon) Pfau, Joe (Katherine) Bichler III, Michael Pfau; 16 great grandchildren: Brianna (Brenden) Garcia, Kaily Klein, Ciara Bortle, Sarah Klein, Lucy Klein, Kyle Vistad, Torah Bichler, Tristan Vistad, Josslyn Bichler, Colton Pfau, Briggs Bichler, Parker Hogue, Connor Pfau, Niles Patterson, Kensi Michael, Mack Patterson; 3 great-great-grandchildren: Aiden Maverick Garcia, Chloe Garcia, Blair Garcia. Ann is also survived by one brother Joe (Lenore) Glasser, Linton; two sisters and one brother-in-law: Priscilla Kesler, Mandan; Betty (Bob) Feist, Bismarck.

Ann was preceded in death by her father, Peter Sehn, mother Katherine (Sehn) Glasser, step-father Ralph Glasser; three sisters: Diane Robinson, Maggie Kramer, Florence Rohrick; four brothers: Edward Sehn, Mike Glasser, Frank Glasser, and Peter Glasser; two sisters-in-law: Margaret Sehn, Dorothy Glasser; and three brothers-in-law: William Kesler, Mike Kramer, and Jack Rohrick.

The family sincerely thanks HIA hospice, especially Shannon, April, Tammy, Randy, Hope, and Nicole, as well as the staff at Pioneer House and Fargo Elim, for their dedicated and loving care of our parents.

May Ann rest in peace and may her memory bless all. In lieu of flowers, please donate to HIA Hospice (hiahealth.org) in her honor.