Ben Abell

Benjamin F. Abell (1932-2019) was a professor of meteorology in the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at Saint Louis University. Ben was a faculty member from (1962-2011). Abell also volunteered as the sole meteorologist for the public radio station KWMU-FM, since 1972.

Quick Facts: Ben Abell

10 Facts of Ben Abell

1. Benjamin F. Abell (1932-2019) was a professor of meteorology in the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at Saint Louis University.
2. He was born on March 1, 1932, and passed away on February 11, 2019.
3. He was 86 years old when he passed away.
4. Ben was raised in Washington, D.C. by his parents.
5. He had four children; Olga, Kathleen, Ben, and Brian. However, the detail on his wife is still unknown.
6. Abell graduated from Saint Louis University with a degree in Bachelor of Science and Master of Science.
7. He worked as the Professor of Meteorology at Saint Louis University.
8. Abell was awarded as the best St. Louis Radio Hall of Fame Best Meteorologist.
9. He volunteered to work as the meteorologist for the KWMU since the station’s broadcasting.
10. In St.Louis February 2 is celebrated as Ben Abell Day.