Age 79, of Farmington, died peacefully with his family by his side in Hospice, in West Palm Beach, FL and went home to be with the Lord on June 22, 2011.

Loving father of Laura Greenfield of Plymouth, MA, Kelly Stomber of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, and Kristin (Robert) Ready of West Palm Beach, FL. Cherished grandfather of Shelby Greenfield, Sarah, Abbie, Audra, and Luke Ready. Dear brother of Dorothy (Ray) Bailey of Bellville, MI, Jean Deja of Westland, MI, and the late Valerie Bochenek. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends.

Ben served the US Army during the Korean War with a rank of SP3 (T) and was honorably discharged in 1956. His medals included Marksman (carbine), Good Conduct Medal (1st award) and Nat Def Svc Medal.

Ben also enjoyed and dedicated his time to coaching the Farmington Angels womens soccer team for over 25 years. He was inducted into the Michigan Soccer Hall of Fame in 2008 as a Meritorious Service Awardee.

A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, July 22nd, 11 AM at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, Downtown Farmington. The family will receive friends from 10 AM until time of service.

Interment will take place at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly, on Friday, July 22nd, at 1:30 PM.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Palm Beach County, the Disabled American Veterans, or the Alzheimer's Assoc.