Kent Crissinger
August 21, 1964 - October 4, 2025
Kent John Crissinger, age 61, of New Prague, died unexpectedly at his home, on Saturday, October 4, 2025. Kent was born on August 21, 1964, in Trimont, Minnesota, to John and Lorraine “Dolly” (Luedtke) Crissinger. Kent spent most of his life in New Prague graduating from New Prague High School. He worked in retail sales and was currently retired.
Kent was living on the family farm and loved the outdoors that the farm provided. He always had a favorite dog at his side! Kent possessed a kind soul, was a good listener, and loved people unconditionally. In his better years, he was the life of the party, a magnet for friends, never judging anyone and accepting all! Life took a dark side for him and his struggles with dependency became overwhelming, robbing him and those who loved him of the bright star that he had been and the potential that was lost. Dependency became all-encompassing and consuming. While his struggles are over, his loss is deeply felt. He will be remembered for loving his friends and family, listening with his heart, and being the very best friend that those who loved him knew!
Kent is survived by his sister, Kelly Mamer of New Prague; brother, John (Kerry Bement) Crissinger of Cologne; Stepmother, Margaret Crissinger of Cologne; niece, Ashley (Tom) Sanders of Farmington; cousin, Gretchen (Chuck) Wessel of Jordan. He is preceded in death by his parents.
Private services will be held at a later date.
Ken was one of the first people I met when I moved to New Prague back in the late 80s. He always included me when I saw him and yes, he always made me laugh! He always made me feel like I belonged. Such good memories.❤️
I graduated with Kent in New Prague. Always thought of him as a great friend and super funny guy. I’m so sorry to hear of his passing and the struggle he endured with dependency. Wish we could have talked, my friend. See you on the other side !
Heartfelt condolences on the loss of your brother/son.
Hold fast to all the good memories and he will always be near.
Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
We have spend years with Kent. We are going to miss him terribly. We spoke with him a couple of times a week. Kent, I will miss you so much and know I loved you like a brother. ❤️❤️
That’s such a perfect picture – the way he’s smiling and looking at the camera is exactly the way he looked into your eyes while talking.
Looking back at him like that I can easily hear his voice; I’ll always remember him at his best and we will all miss him dearly.
Always loved hangin out with Kenter back in his Marshall days. Never a dull moment. Through the years we lost contact but still considered him a great friend. Miss ya now and forever Bro. RIP my friend.
Our condolences to you and your family.
I was Kent’s College roommate at Southwest State University. We had some good times back then. I’m going to miss his talks during the Vikings games. God Rest his soul. SKOL!