"HI MY NAME IS MARY I LIVED ACROSS THE HALL FROM CHRIS DAD FOR 7 YEARS. I GOT TO KNOW CHRIS WE BECAME FRIENDS THIS LAST FEW YEARS AS HIS FATHER PASSED AWAY. HE WAS A KIND AND VERY SPECIAL MAN TO ME. HE TALKED SO MUCH ABOUT HIS KIDS I MET CHRITOPHER AND BRAIDEN NICE CHILDREN. I WILL FOREVER LOVE HIM AND AS A SPECIAL FRIEND HE IS NOW IN HEAVEN.PLEASE EXCEPT MY PRAYERS AND SYMPATHY YOU ARE ALL IN MY PRAYERS, FRIENDS MARY FRICKENSTEIN APT 202,I WILL ALWAYS REMEBER HIS BEAUTIFUL HEART AND SMILE,"
In loving memory of
Christopher Hengst
November 19, 1975 - May 24, 2022
Christopher "Chris" Hengst, of Madison, passed away at age 46. Chris worked for years in demolition and enjoyed working on cars. He attended Madison College and UW-Madison in pursuit of a degree in Chemical Engineering. Chris enjoyed woodworking, painting, and anything that got his hands dirty. He enjoyed the outdoors and being one with nature. Above all, even though he couldn't always be there, he enjoyed spending time with his sons. In spite of struggling with mental illness and addiction, he loved his family more than anything.
Chris is survived by his parents, Melvin & Virginia (Smith) Hengst; his brothers, Michael (Teresa) Hengst & Frederick (Lisa) Hengst; his former spouse, Heather Hengst (Warren); his sons, Christopher, Braiden, Jasper, & Peyton; his nieces, Brittany, Adrianna, & Abigail; and several uncles, aunts, and cousins.
He is preceded in death by his paternal and maternal grandparents; his Uncle Jerry; Aunt Sue; Cousin Billy; and Aunt Susan.
In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations to go to Chris's four boys, of whom he was so proud. Checks can be made payable to:
Heather Hengst
PO Box 7624
Madison, WI 53707
-OR-
Venmo: @HeatherHengst
Paypal: heatherhengst@gmail.com
Informed Choice Funeral Home
3325 East Washington Ave
Madison, WI
Tributes
"Chris will live in my heart forever! We had alot of good times together as well as interesting conversations. Rest In Peace Chris. I know we will meet again one day?"