Born November 28, 1920 on the family farm in Sweden died peacefully on February 13, 2014 at his residence in Haslett with family by his side. Bengt emigrated to the United States in 1927 with his parents, Axel and Margot Brogren and eventually settled in Detroit.

He was a graduate of Detroit Cooley High School and attended Lawrence Institute of Technology studying mechanical engineering. Ben served in the U.S. Army from 1944 to 1946, occupying Japan at the end of World War II. His professional career involved sales engineering for automotive supply companies in Michigan.

In 1944, Bengt married Mildred E. Lofgren and together they raised their family in Farmington Hills. He was preceded in death by Mildred and daughter, Barbara R. Humphrey. Bengt is survived by his son Bradley (Linda): grandchildren Stacy (K.C) Gutow, Ryan (Donna) Brogren, Nathan (Kristi) Humphrey and Tanner (Tracy) Humphrey and great grandchildren Evan and Anna Humphrey, Hannah and Addison Gutow, Brady and Hadley Brogren and Ethan Humphrey. His brother Roy (June) survives him along with many nieces and nephews.

Ben served as a Captain of the Farmington Hills Fire Department, Station 4, was a member of American Legion Post 346 and was active in Antioch Lutheran Church and former President of the Swedish Club. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, golf, family genealogy, gardening, singing with Arpi, the men's Swedish chorus, MSU sports, and spending time at the cottage in Cheboygan with family and friends.

Funeral service Friday, February 21st, 11:00 AM at Antioch Lutheran Church, 33360 West Thirteen Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, MI 48334.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 20th, from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM at the Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Ave., Farmington.

The family wishes to thank the wonderful staff of Wynwood of Meridian for the loving care they provided Dad over the last year.

For those desiring, memorial donations can be made to Antioch Lutheran Church, 33360 West Thirteen Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, MI 48334, or the Swedish Club, 22398 Ruth Street, Farmington Hills, MI 48336-4298.