Dennis Yost
May 26, 1954
Dennis Eugene Yost was born on May 26, 1954 to Edwin and Norma (Thompson) Yost. He was their first born son. Dennis and his brother Terry always kept life interesting for their parents. They would climb windmills, give snake presents to their mom, or go hunting in the trees. Dennis drove race car from 1970 to 1985. He graduated from Miller High School in 1972. He died peacefully at home on June 3, 2008.
On September 23, 1978, Dennis married the love of his life, Denise Purrington. They had four daughters and two sons: Amanda, Deidra, Serena, Sabrina, Devron, and Caleb. Dennis was a wonderful father to his children. He taught them to hunt, fish, fix cars, drive, and live life to the fullest. He would not let his children drive until they could change their own tire. He made sure his family was taken care of and knew he loved them. He was proud of them all. Dennis was the father in law to Jeffrey, Andy, Joe and Lee. He was the grandfather to Denae, Cassandra, VonnaGail, Weston, Wyatt, Kailena, Aleah, Stephenie, and Terrell. He loved his grandchildren with his whole heart. Whenever he would see them his eyes would sparkle with joy and love for them even after he was sick.
Dennis and Denise lived in Hand County for most of their marriage, only living south in Buffalo County for a few years. They moved to Miller in 1999 and moved to their current home in 2004.
Dennis had farmed his whole life. He was working for John and A John Boomsma at the time of his illness. He loved working for them and thought of them as family. Dennis loved racing and could be found at the Miller Speedway watching his sons and nephew race.
Dennis will always be remembered for his love of all people, his bushy beard, and his strong work habit. His children and grandchildren will never forget his love for them and how proud of each of them he was.
He was preceded in death by his grandchildren: Alex, Hailei, Baby Yost, and Baby S. Yost; his brother, Terry, his father in law, James.
He will be greatly missed by his wife, Denise, his children: Amanda (Jeff) Geraets of Dell Rapids, Deidra (Andy) Schlechter of Polo, Serena (Joe Campbell) Yost of Dell Rapids, Sabrina Kolda of Dell Rapids, Devron Yost of Gettysburg, Caleb Yost of Miller, Lee Kolda of Polo; his grandchildren: Denae, VonnaGail, Aleah, and Terrell Schlechter, Cassandra, Weston, Wyatt, and Stephenie Geraets, Kailena Campbell, his parents, Edwin & Norma Yost of Miller, his in laws, Darrell & Elaine Peterman of Miller, his sister and brother in laws: Allen & Dawn Joy of Miller, Doug & Janice Purrington of Miller, Cindy Selting of Sioux Falls, Brian Peterman of Britton, Bradley Peterman of Aberdeen; his nieces and nephews: Jalynn & Jacob Joy, Kara (Dan) Heffner, Jon (Deidra) Deuter, Nichole Yost, Ryan (Cole Schnathorst) Yost, Trenton Selting; his great nieces & nephews: Hayden & Gavin Yost, Grady & Haley Heffner, Bailey, Nicole, & Mia Deuter, many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
The funeral was 10:30 a.m., Friday, June 6th at the First United Methodist Church with Rev. David Belzer officiating. Visitation was Thursday June 5 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. at the Rembold Funeral Home in St. Lawrence.
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I love the classic 1V group Dennis and the group will never be forgotten. Their music was played all over the world. Traces oof love song is well played in St. Louis Missouri. Dennis. Always. Had that dance style. And voice. The group Classic IV. Have Created lifetime. Beautiful Music we will. Never forget Classic IV may God bless you all out there Dennis you're Beautiful Music will stay with all of us forever. Rest in peace until we all meet again. Blessings from Betty Jean white born March 27th 1961 in St. Louis Missouri blessings .