Benjamin Franklin Troutman, a former Henryetta resident, died Aug. 26, 2019 in Oklahoma City at the age of 91.
He was born Aug. 21, 1928 in Henryetta to Benjamin Arthur and Essie May Troutman. He played football, basketball and baseball and was an Eagle scout and was a 1946 graduate. He enlisted in the United States Marines and was honorably discharged.
After the Marines, he attended the University of Oklahoma, where he met Kay Steinberger from Houston. They married in 1951 while still in school. After graduating, he went to work for Conoco Oil Company where he worked for 32 years and held various positions in the Land Exploration division and Senior Management. Upon retirement, Ben and Kay moved to Bella Vista Ark. They were active in the Bella Vista Baptist church. In 2007, they moved back to Oklahoma City to be closer to family. 
Ben is survived by his wife of 68 years Kay Steinberger Troutman; daughters Kathy Smith (Richard), Janet Halbert (David), son John Troutman (Ana); grandchildren: Jamie Soderstrom (Mark), Kerri McGehee (Scott), Amanda Lohrenz (Zac), Andrew Smith (Allie), Stacey Smylie (Josh); great-grandchildren – Drew, Sydney, George and Katie.
A memorial service will be held Saturday Aug. 31 at Village Baptist Church, 10600 N May Ave in Oklahoma City, at 11 a.m.
The family wishes to extend their gratitude to Sooner Hospice for their loving assistance, care and support in Ben’s final days. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Sooner Hospice, Britvil Food Pantry or Village Baptist Church.