| Graduation Year | Class of 1947 |
| Date of Passing | Feb 10, 2017 |
| About | Ben retired from Topeka #501 as an elementary principal. Was married for almost 61 years to Shirley Griffiths, who still survives. Lost two children from cancer, Cheryl at 14 years of age and Bob at 39. Still surviving is daughter, Brenda. |
