Ronald Francis Kist age 78 of Dardanelle passed away Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at his home. He was born April 2, 1943 in Iowa Falls, Iowa to the late Eugene Kist and Estaline Smith Kist. He was a member of the St. Johns Catholic Church in Russellville and he was preceded in death by his parents; Gene and Peg Kist; his son, Bruce Kist; twin brother, Donald; brothers, Jerold Kist, Bob Kist and his sister, Mary Lou Johnson.

Survivors include his wife, Janis Kist and her children, Krysti, Becky and John; his children, Mark Kist (Gayle), Monti Kist, Robin Scott, Tracy Manatt (James); one brother, Rick Kist (Colleen); one sister, Diane Gates (Dan); nine grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00P.M., Saturday, October 23, 2021 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle. Visitation will be held Saturday, 1:00P.M. to 2:00P.M. at the chapel prior to the service.

Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home and River Valley Cremations in Dardanelle. Online Guest Book and Condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com