Peter Newquist

Peter Newquist, 96, of Jefferson City, died peacefully at Primrose Retirement Center on Tuesday, February 1, 2019. Peter was born on September 29, 1922, in Minneapolis, Minn. to John P. and Alma (Winden) Newquist. Peter was united in marriage to Senator Mary Gant on April 17, 1979, in San Benito, Texas. After serving as a torpedo bomber pilot in World War II, he graduated from Western Michigan University and Indiana University. After serving as a special agent for the FBI, Peter worked as Chief of Security Operations for Bendix Corporation in Kansas City. He was hired as assistant to the Mayor of Kansas City focusing on equal employment opportunity issues prior to becoming a Vice President of Commerce Bank. He served as a lobbyist in Jefferson City where he lived with his wife, Mary Gant Newquist, enjoying raising cattle and collecting and selling antiques. Peter is survived by his wife of over 40 years, Mary of Jefferson City; his son, David (Pat) Newquist; his two daughters, Kathryn Davolos and Leslie Newquist; one step-daughter, Peggy Manes, one step-son, Mark (Linda) Dearing; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Peter is preceded in death by his sister Gloria; his first wife and one step-son, Phil Dearing. Friends will be received from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 16, 2019, at First Presbyterian Church, 324 Madison Street, Jefferson City, MO 65109. Memorial Service will be at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, February 16, 2019, First Presbyterian Church. Interment will be private for the family. Expressions of sympathy can be made to Children's Education Fund Ripple-Nepal, 324 Madison Street, Jefferson City, MO, 65109. Arrangements are under the direction of HOUSER-MILLARD Funeral Directors, 2613 West Main Street, Jefferson City, Missouri 65109 (573) 636-3838. Condolences may be left online for the family at www.millardfamilychapels.com.