EUNICE RUTH BENOIT

Eunice Ruth Benoit, 91, of Moose Lake, formerly of Burnsville, died peacefully in her home on Monday, February 9, 2026 at Oakview Assisted Living, Moose Lake.  She was born May 25, 1934 in Waseca County to Arty and Ella Hanson.  Eunice grew up on the family farm and attended New Richland High School graduating in 1952.  Following graduation, she proudly worked for Dr. Arnesen in Owatonna as a medical secretary.  Eunice married William Benoit in 1956, became a homemaker, and diligently raised her children while living in Arlington, VA, Cincinnati, OH, and later Burnsville, MN.  While living in Burnsville, she worked as an executive secretary for Blue Cross Blue Shield until retiring in 1996.  In her last two years of life, Eunice lived in Moose Lake near family.  Throughout her life she liked to read, do crossword puzzles, vacation at the lake, go on picnics, and listen to and watch the Minnesota Twins. Her greatest love was spending time with her family and having gatherings, especially at Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter.

Eunice was preceded in death by her parents: Arty and Ella Hanson; infant brother: David Hanson; sister: Arlene Hildebrandt; brother-in-law: Dale Hildebrandt; and nephew: Jeff Hildebrandt.

She will be lovingly remembered by her four children: Nan (Keith) Lomen; Mark Benoit; Jacki (Craig) Hanson; and Steve (Liz) Benoit; seven grandchildren: Chris Lomen, Ryan (Bre) Lomen, Sloan Benoit, Tony (Laura) Hanson, Jason Hanson, Lily Benoit, and Leah Benoit; 7 great grandchildren: Jaxson, Luca, Liz, Kadence Eli, Mara, and Sullivan; and nieces: Cheri (Jon) Albright and Vikki Hildebrandt.

A Gathering of Family and Friends will be held from 10 am until the 11 am service on Thursday, February 26, 2026 in Pontoppidan Evangelical Lutheran Church, 9651 SW 75th St., Ellendale, MN. Interment will be at Otisco-Lemond Cemetery, Waseca County,  MN. Lunch will be served at the church following the interment.