Benjamin "Ben" Frank Johnson

February 1, 1952 - April 20, 2022

Benjamin “Ben” Frank Johnson, 70, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma passed away on April 20, 2022, after a courageous battle with mesothelioma. Ben was born on February 1, 1952, in Minot, North Dakota to Arnold and Betty (Sage) Johnson. He graduated from Parshall High School in 1970 and then enlisted in the United States Army. He was stationed in Germany during the Vietnam War. Ben married Bernie (Kilber) Jorgenson in 1973 and to that union they had two children, Benjamin Chad Johnson, and Tracy (Johnson) Nystrom. He spent his later years in life with Bonnie Forsman in Oklahoma City. Ben had many hobbies and what he enjoyed doing most is hunting, fishing, and horseback riding. He is survived by his son Benjamin Johnson of Parshall, ND; daughter Tracy (Keith) Nystrom of Pierre, SD; daughter Shari Rogers of Parshall, ND; 7 grandchildren; his father Arnold Johnson of Garrison, ND; siblings Jim (Mary) Johnson of Manitoba, Canada; Jean (Terry) Kolden of Roseglen, ND; Andrew Johnson of Oklahoma City; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. He is preceded in death by his mother Betty Sage; significant other Bonnie Forsman; sisters Judy Weiskopf and Janet Wherley; and brother-in-law Jim Weiskopf. In lieu of flowers please consider donating to the Wounded Warrior Project of Oklahoma. http://woundedveteransofoklahoma.org/donate