Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Wednesday, February 26, 2020. Dearest husband for 50 years of Carol Benoist; beloved father of Anne Benoist White (Garry), Peter Foy Benoist Jr. (Laura), Michael Elliot Benoist (Nancy) and Catherine LaBarge Benoist (Joshua Horton); best grandfather of Ashley, Natalie and Claire, Jack and Yumi Benoist; dear brother of Walter F. Benoist M.D. (the late Claude), William Elliot Benoist (Linda), Virginia E. Freers (Jim) and the late Howard Benoist III (survived by Patricia); dearest brother-in-law, uncle, great-uncle and dearest friend and colleague to many. He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Virginia Benoist.

Peter attended Barat Hall, the St. Louis Priory, Villanova and St. Louis University and received his MBA from St. Louis University. He received an Honorary Doctorate from Maryville University.

Peter was a longtime Executive in the banking industry in St. Louis and was the former president and CEO of Enterprise Financial Services Corporation and Enterprise Bank and Trust Company.

Services: A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. Anselm Parish at the Abbey of St. Louis, 530 S. Mason Rd., Creve Coeur on Saturday, March 7, at 1:00 p.m. Private Interment.

Memorials appreciated to Beyond Housing, RISE Community Development or to St. Louis University.

The Family will receive friends at THE LUPTON CHAPEL, 7233 Delmar Blvd., University City, on Friday, March 6, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.

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Published by Post - Dispatch on Mar. 1, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for Peter Benoist

28 Entries

E Michael Houlihan

April 14, 2023

Peter and Carol have been on my mind since i was touched by their grandson Jack on Easter Sunday
I AM TRYING TO REACH CAROL

Bill Obear

February 23, 2023

I was just thinking of Peter recently. HE is sorely missed by myself and all of his friends.

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Woody Zenfell Jr

March 5, 2020

So sorry.

Bill Corley

March 5, 2020

Prayers for the family. Barat Hall days.

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Michael Weisbrod

March 5, 2020

Carol and family,
My deepest condolences. I worked with Peter at Mark Twain and always found him to be a an absolute delight. He was fair, honest, insightful and always had a great sense of humor! I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

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March 3, 2020

Carol, neither the years nor the miles have diminished my high regard, long friendship and sincere admiration for Peter. It was a great joy as a young person to watch you both begin your relationship, and then attend your wedding. Chris and I send our condolences and love. Bill Lytton

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Wilson P. Hunt

March 3, 2020

Very sorry to learn of a death in the Benoist Family.

Nancy Herndon-Ulrich

March 3, 2020

I remember Peter as a proud member of an old St Louis family and friend to Oakland House. He brought his children to the old country home and I heard him explaining their connection in the family tree. So wonderful to see a proud family man.

Bill Obear

March 2, 2020

Carol
I'm one of Peter's "few" classmates at Priory - there were only 31 of us after all. I didn't hang out with Peter per se but I knew him as a warm and caring person - a great human being. We spent some time catching up with one another at our 50th reunion a few years ago. Somehow that quiet conversation is as clear now as the day it happened. I will miss Peter's smile at lot. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your wonderful family.

Rich Hanneken

March 2, 2020

Carol and Family,

My condolences for your loss.

I joined Mark Twain in 1983 as my first job in Banking. Peter was a wonderful role model and example for me, defining what being a consummate professional and a great human being meant for our Industry. He was a Leader that will be missed.

March 2, 2020

Dear Carol,
I am so sad to hear of Peter's passing. He was my first real boss, and pivotal in my career. I have always held him in high esteem and enjoyed our association in the old Mark Twain days. With deepest condolences,
Cheryl Chiecsek Anthony

Olivia Lopez

March 2, 2020

Dear Benoist family. I am a former Enterprise employee at Kansas City. I retired in 2018. I have known Peter since 1994 when he was instrumental in hiring me at Mark Twain. I am very saddened to hear of Peter's passing. He and I had a very good relationship. He always joked with me that when I visited St. Louis, I could not drive and to use taxi cabs due to my driving record in KC. He thought that was so funny and we both enjoyed the joke. Apart from having a good relationship as boss and employee, I admired Peter for beliving and seeing me as any other person even though I am considered a minority. There are few people in this world that had his human credentials. I am sure you are proud of the way he was and the fact that he left a better world because of his ideals. My prayers are with you that God will give you strenght and peace

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March 2, 2020

Carol,

We are very sorry for your loss. Peter was such a quality person and will be missed by many. May God bring you and your family his healing presence.
Steve and Debbie Tharpe

Eileen Carr

March 2, 2020

Dear Carol and Family: our prayers and thoughts are with you and yours. We will always remember Peter's smiling countenance and easy going way! Heartfelt solicitations! Julian and Eileen carr

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Richard Manewal

March 1, 2020

Dear Carol,
I was so sad to hear about Peter's death. He was a wonderful classmate and a great guy. I will miss seeing him at our class reunions. My sincere condolences to you and your family.

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Jim Regna

March 1, 2020

Carol and Family very sorry for your loss. He was a brilliant banker but more importantly a great person. I feel honored to have worked for and learn from him. God bless.

March 1, 2020

Carol,
so many memories, so long a friendship with both of you. How lucky we are all to have know Peter. He was the best.
I hope to see you soon. In the interim, you, he and the whole family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Deecy and Georgia Stephens

Sandy and Bob Cannon

March 1, 2020

Carol and Family,
Our hearts ache to hear the news of Peter's passing. We offer prayers of comfort and peace to everyone, during this incredibly difficult time.
Bob and Sandy Cannon

George Scherer

March 1, 2020

Peter was a great guy. Had the pleasure of working with Peter throughout my adult career. My condolences to your family.

Tom Ryan

March 1, 2020

I was privileged to work with Peter back in the day. He was a very fine gentleman, the consummate professional. My condolences to Carol and Anne and your families.

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