Peter B. Bensinger

I had the honor of working with Peter Bensinger in his campaign for Sheriff in 1974. I met some dynamic people during this time and visited his home many times. He will be missed. My name is Genoa Giles.

Saddened by the passing of my great friend Thoughts and prayers to all the Bensinger Family

Thank you Peter for all you did to make this world a better place. I will remember you for all your kindness and compassion. You are not only a great man you are a good man. May your soul and spirit live on .

I had the great pleasure to know Peter and work with him for a brief period when he served as Director of the Illinois Dept. of Corrections. He was a fine gentleman with a strong sense of public service. My condolences to his family.

Peter, thank you for everything. You lived a life of kindness and grace. Our blessings to you and your family. David Sandahl

In its simplest terms, Peter was one of the most extraordinary persons i have ever met. I was lucky to know him through his great friend David Decker. One of my great memories is running into him at the airport on our way to game 7 of the Cubs World Series Game in Cleveland. His beautiful blue eye beamed at me and he said " Finally, THIS is the one"

When I was a college student in the mid-1980s I read a booked titled "Stateville: Penitentiary in Mass Society" where it discussed the director of the Illinois Department of Corrections (Peter Bensinger) and the innovative approaches he implemented. Five years later I would have the privilege to work with him in his role as the Chair of the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority where I worked after I graduated. Oftentimes people appointed as chair of state boards show up to a...

I had the honor of working on your campaign for Sheriff including having my young daughter and friend in the parade. In all these years, I´ve always remembered you and your wife for your kindness and generosity. Kathleen Peet Mallow