Background
Somer, Ben Martin was born on February 11, 1922 in Walnut, Nebraska, United States. Son of Joseph John and Augusta Henrietta (Block) Somer.
Somer, Ben Martin was born on February 11, 1922 in Walnut, Nebraska, United States. Son of Joseph John and Augusta Henrietta (Block) Somer.
Bachelor of Science, University Nebraska, 1948. Doctor of Dental Surgery, University Nebraska, 1950.
Private practice dentistry, Grand Island, Nebraska, since 1950.
Served to lieutenant (junior grade) United States Navy, 1942-1946. Member American Dental Association, Nebraska Dental Association, Veterans of Foreign Wars (commander 1957). Lodges: Lions (president Grand Island club 1983), Elks (exalted ruler Grand Island club 1960).
Married Phyllis Jean Bradwell, December 26, 1948. Children: Douglas, Cindy, Lisa, Randy.