Ben Hur Kepner was born on November 2, 1927, in his family home, the son of Samuel and May (Sallen) Kepner. He graduated from Appleton High School. Ben was united in marriage to Shirley Louise Sather of Benson on September 18, 1948. This union was blessed with seven children, 12 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. He spent his whole life on the family farm. His enjoyment was being a farmer. Ben died on Monday evening at the family farm in Moyer Township. He had attained 86 years and 7 months of age. He is survived by his wife, Shirley, of Holloway; six children: Larry (Diane) Kepner of Appleton, Gregg (Karen) Kepner of Montevideo, Sharlyn (Dean) Beyer of Holloway, Jeff Kepner of New Ulm, Randy Kepner of Holloway and Brenda Kepner of Holloway; daughter-in-law, Vickie Kepner, of Florida; 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and numerous other relatives. Ben is preceded in death by his parents; his son Bruce; and his brother Wells.