Kriss Bernard Hammond, 71, of Spearfish, SD, died February 11, 2022, in Spearfish, SD.

Kriss was born December 28, 1950, in Spearfish, SD, to Philip and Theresa (Heinz) Hammond.

Kriss grew up in Spearfish with two other siblings, Kevin, and Debbie. He graduated from Spearfish High School and went on to earn a master's degree in Journalism from USD in Brookings, SD. Kriss was an Eagle Scout, and loved fly fishing in Spearfish Creek. Kriss published his own book called, "Cabin Guide to Wilderness Lodging". Kriss lived in Las Vegas, NV, awhile. He was legally blind, he loved to travel worldwide, Europe, Egypt, South America, Ireland, and Mexico.

He is survived by his siblings: Kevin (Mary) Hammond, Lead, SD, and Debbie (Bob) Grimshaw, Rapid City, SD; several nieces, and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Philip and Theresa Hammond.

He was cremated and no services are planned per his wishes.