Ben E. Fortenberry Obituary
We bid farewell to Ben E. Fortenberry (Omaha, Nebraska), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on February 8, 2026 at the age of 61. Ben touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ben E. Fortenberry to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his mother Sandy Thomas Massengale; his stepfather Jim Massengale; his father Thomas Fortenberry; his brother Richard Fortenberry; his sister-in-law Christine Donahue; and his niece Hannah Porter.
He is survived by: his wife Colleen Nelson Fortenberry; his daughter Allyson Fortenberry (Jose); his grandsons, Enzo and Emerick; his son Michael Fortenberry (Haley); his mother-in-law Barbara Push; his sisters, Melanie Massengale (Chris), Julie Fortenberry Hicks (Greg) and Jennifer Fortenberry Taylor (Brian); his stepmothers, Sharon Massengale and Betty Fortenberry; and his brother-in-law Mike Nelsonand (Angela).
