Crist, Dennis William age 77, of Inver Grove Heights was welcomed home to heaven by our Lord and Savior Jesus on September 13th after a 2 year battle with ALS. He is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Patricia; children, Jay Crist, Heather (Jeff) Duquaine; Grandchildren, Maelyn and Noah Duquaine; siblings, Kert (Judy) Severson, Sharon Maki, Janice (Donald) Krueger, Erma Crist, Marlys (Robert) Maki. Dennis was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Sharon Maki. Dennis was a hard working Christian man whom everyone loved and admired. He will be dearly missed but rejoice that he is enjoying paradise with our Savior. Visitation will be Thursday, October 6th from 4:00-7:00 pm at Kandt-Tetrick Funeral Home, 140 8th Ave. North, South St. Paul. Memorial Service will be 11:00 am Friday, October 7th at Grace Lutheran Church, 155 8th Ave. S., South St. Paul with visitation one hour prior. In lieu of lowers, memorials can be sent to the ALS Association of Minnesota. Inurnment Fort Sneliing National Cemetery at a later date. Arrangements with Kandt-Tetrick Funeral Home 651-455-5352 kandt-tetrick.com