SMBA member and past president Ben Francka died Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at the age of 89. After graduating from St. Louis University School of Law, Ben began his five-decade legal career with the Springfield firm of Miller and Fairman. He entered private practice in 1959 and spent the bulk of his professional years representing labor unions and serving as the legal representative for Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau.  Ben served as president of the Greene County Bar in 1987.

The SMBA extends condolences to Ben’s wife Ruth, his son Ben, and daughters Jane, Mary and Martha.

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