Mary Anne Boehner (née Hall, 1926–2013) was the mother of John Boehner, the former Speaker of the United States House of Representatives. Born in Ohio, she grew up in a working-class environment and married Andrew Boehner, a factory worker, in the mid-20th century. Together, they raised a large Catholic family of 12 children in Reading, Ohio, where Mary Anne was known for her devout faith and dedication to family life. The Boehner family resided in a modest home, and Mary Anne exemplified the values of hard work and community that influenced her son's political career. Throughout her life, she remained largely out of the public eye, focusing on her roles as a homemaker and mother, supporting her family through economic challenges. Her Catholic upbringing and family-oriented lifestyle were central to her identity, and she was part of a tight-knit community in Reading, Ohio. John Boehner often credited his mother's influence for his sense of responsibility and perseverance. She passed away on September 20, 2013, at the age of 87, after a period of declining health, leaving a legacy as a pillar of family strength in a quintessential American working-class story.