David Allen Bohne

Our beloved husband and father David Allen Bohne of Eagan, MN passed away on (March 7th 2026 in Minneapolis, MN at 79 years of age.

David was born on January 14, 1947, in Melrose, MN the son of Norman Seward Bohne and Vivian Rose (Walker) Bohne. He grew up in Sauk Centre, MN and graduated from Sauk Centre High School in 1965. His parents owned a hardware store (Bohne's Hardware) in Sauk Centre where David worked while attending high school and college. In 1969 he graduated from the University of Minnesota, Morris with a BA in math and physics. He then attended the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Graduate School where he received a master's degree in math in 1973. While in graduate school he worked as a teaching associate in the physics and math departments.

In 1973 David started a 37+ year career working for Lockheed Martin and predecessor companies in Eagan, MN. His career consisted of many different positions, including management positions in program management, marketing and engineering. He spent the last 15 years as an engineering director, leading hundreds of engineers in the design, development, testing and production of a wide range of products for the US and allied defense forces. Although Eagan was always his home base, at various times he was responsible for large engineering centers in Montreal, Canada and San Diego, California. David was well known for his proposal writing and management skills, landing many very high value {billion dollar plus) contracts. David mentored many Lockheed Martin engineers who became very accomplished managers and executives. David's wise counsel, uplifting demeanor and patience were greatly appreciated by Sharon, his children and all who knew him.

On Jan 3, 1981, David married Sherri Jo Gottschalk. They had two children: Tiffany and Christopher. David and Sherri divorced in 1986. David then raised his children without a partner until he met the love of his life, Sharon L. Hanson, in 1994, and they married on May 6, 1995, in Pasadena, CA. David and Sharon loved to travel, visiting 67 different countries on six continents, all 50 United States and almost all of Canada. David will be so deeply missed by his wife, Sharon, of 31 years as he is the most fantastic man she has ever known & loved as well as his devotion to his daughter, Tiffany and son Christopher as the most remarkable father in giving generous good counsel & loving dedication to all three of them.

David was a long-time member of Easter Lutheran Church in Eagan, where he was an usher and a member of the global missions committee. He served on the City of Eagan Planning Commission from 1980-1987. David was an avid genealogist and excellent gardener - his yard was a certified National Wildlife Federation wildlife habitat.

David is survived by his wife, Sharon Hanson Bohne; daughter, Tiffany Leigh Veerkamp {Matthew); son, Christopher Allen Bohne (Courtney); stepdaughter, Joanna Beth Wilson; sister, Barbara Bohne Mahnke; nieces and nephews.

David was preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law, Rev. Ronald Mahnke.

Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery in Sauk Centre, MN.

Donations may be made to Tanzania missions at Easter Lutheran Church in Eagan, MN.