Deborah Boehner, commonly known as Deb Boehner, is the wife of John Boehner, who served as the 53rd Speaker of the United States House of Representatives from 2011 to 2015 and as a long-time Republican congressman from Ohio's 8th district. Born in September 1960, she married John Boehner on August 25, 1973, after meeting in Ohio where he was working in the plastics industry before entering politics. A former teacher, likely in the Catholic education system in Ohio, Deborah has maintained a largely private life, supporting her husband's career from behind the scenes without seeking public office or prominence herself. The couple has two sons, Lindsay (born 1978) and Trent (born 1983). After John's retirement from Congress in 2015, the family has split time between their longtime home in the Miami Valley region of Ohio, a residence in Alexandria, Virginia, and time in Florida. Throughout John Boehner's tenure in Congress (1991-2015), Deborah was occasionally seen at political events but avoided the spotlight, embodying the role of a traditional political spouse in Republican circles. Her background in education reflects a commitment to community and family values. Post-retirement, the Boehner family has focused on philanthropy and personal interests, with John involved in lobbying and consulting, while Deborah continues to lead a low-key existence. There are no major public controversies, legal issues, or scandals directly associated with Deborah Boehner; she has been described as a devoted family woman who prioritized her roles as wife and mother over political involvement.