Benjamin Michael Fisher was born in Rawlins, Wyoming to Aurelia Martinez and Defido Fisher on August 30, 1930. Known as Ben, he was the fifth of ten children. His siblings were Alfred, Elizabeth, Robert, Floyd, Daniel, (all deceased) and Mabel, Mary, Edna, and Frank.

Ben's father was a shepherd for many years so his mother had the major burden of raising the family by herself most of the time. At age six Ben became a street urchin. He made a living selling papers, shining shoes, and selling candy to the WWII troops that passed through Rawlins on troop trains. At age 15 Ben decided to go to Fr Flanagan's Boys Town in Omaha, Nebraska. While in boys town Ben began boxing and was part of the Boys Town choir which traveled and sang in major facilities such as Carnige Hall. He graduated cum-laud from Boys Town in 1949.

Ben joined the Navy in 1950 during the Korean War and was a storekeeper 1st class petty officer aboard ship. He married Mary Dewdney in 1953 and together they raised seven children; Theresa, Lucinda, Stephen, Jeanette, Bonnie, Michael, and Thomas. Ben was active in the catholic church, Knights of Columbus, and Prison Ministry.

Ben is survived by his wife Mary, six of his seven children, his 15 grandchildren, and one great grandchild. A rosary will be held at Starbuck-Lind mortuary at 6pm June 1st. Funeral mass will be held at La Pursima Catholic Church on June 2nd at 10am. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his honor to the charity of your choice.