Benjamin Wayne Strong, the son of Calvin and Sara (Koepke) Strong, was born in Dallas, Texas on January 14, 1990. He attended Hampton Lutheran School through the 6th grade and Aurora Middle School for 7th and 8th grade.

Benjamin W. Strong loved the Lord with a willing heart. Ben loved his brother and family and was devoted and inspired to live the life that God had called him to. In the 14 years of his short life, he lived them to the fullest, he was passionate about his relationship with God and others. He accompanied his family on a mission trip to New Orleans, attended five Promise Keeper's Men of Integrity Events, and attended Dare to Share Teen Conferences and was active in the Youth Group at Monroe Evangelical Free Church. He loved music,; he loved playing guitar and baseball. He enjoyed football and wrestling, as long as it didn't interrupt his opportunity work on the farm with Brett Brase and Matt Snoberger. Ben had a passion for hunting and fishing and being outdoors.

Ben was an awesome son and friend to those who knew him. Ben always had a story to tell and a smile to give.                                 For more of the story...