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Obituary: E. Peter Benzing

by Nina Notman, special to C&EN
August 8, 2022 | A version of this story appeared in Volume 100, Issue 27
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E. Peter Benzing.
Credit: Courtesy of Thomas R. Benzing
E. Peter Benzing

E. Peter Benzing, 93, died April 25 in Crozet, Virginia.

“Peter was born in Germany and came to the US as a research fellow in chemistry with the P. D. Bartlett group at Harvard University. He enjoyed a long career in research, commercial development, and general management for Monsanto and Bayer USA. In retirement, Peter remained actively involved in chemical education and training programs and served on the Pennsylvania State Board of Education. He had a lifelong interest in flight and, as a glider pilot, earned his silver badge from the Soaring Society of America.”—Thomas R. Benzing, son

Most recent title: Vice president for health, environment, and safety, Bayer

Education: PhD, organic chemistry, University of Marburg, 1956

Survivors: Sons, Thomas and Paul; three grandchildren

To recognize your late loved one or colleague, submit obituary information at cenm.ag/obits.

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