Christopher Paul Heise, 40, of Superior, under the care of St. Luke's hospice, died Friday, December 22, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his family.

He was born April 3, 1983, in Duluth, MN, son of Selma "Sally" (Raschke) and Paul Heise and was a member of the Lac Courte Oreilles Tribe of Lake Superior Band of Chippewa Indians.

Chris was diagnosed with cancer at the age of five and spent most of his life battling the effects of cancer and in recent years 3 strokes. Chris did not let the cancer keep him from working. He worked many years at McDonalds as both a cook and maintenance man until 2019 when his illness forced him to retire.

Some of his interests included gaming, shopping, playing Farkle, magic, fishing, camping, canoeing, and celebrating Christmas. Chris was a very caring person and was always there to help.

Preceding him in death were his maternal grandparents, Robert and Grace Raschke; paternal grandparents, Lawrence and Ethel Heise; twin sister, Jessica Heise; aunts, Lois Magnuson and Donna Mae Heise; and uncle, John Heise.

Survivors include his mother, Sally Quell and stepdad, Ron Quell, Superior; father, Paul Heise, Two Harbors, MN; sisters, Jamie Heise, Superior, and Angie (Clinton Miller) Heise, Superior; nieces, Valarie (Ira) Huff, Lydia Heise and Miracle Miller-Heise; nephew, Skyler Heise; aunt, Lorna Drumm, Superior; cousin, Jim Magnuson, Proctor, MN; many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Chris' family would like to thank St. Luke's oncology, home-care and hospice for the wonderful care he received over the many years.

A celebration of Chris' life will be held Wednesday, January 3, 2024, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Downs Funeral Home, 1617 N. 19th Street, Superior.

The burial will be at Oneota Cemetery, Duluth, at a later date.