The linker histone H1 binds to the nucleosome core particle at the site where DNA enters and exits, and facilitates folding of the nucleosomes into a higher-order chromatin structure in eukaryotes.

Further survived by daughter-in-law, Wanda Sovic (nee Rapae); in-laws, Charles Trupke and Betty Ann Sovic (nee Bubel); and other relatives and friends. A private remembrance for Dennis will be ...