John Ries Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of John Ries of Elma, Iowa, born in New Hampton, Iowa, who passed away on March 12, 2024, at the age of 82, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ralph Ries and Mary Ries (Schwickerath); his in-laws, Robert and Carolyn Ball; his daughter Debra Ries; and his sisters-in-law, Mona Ball and Jean Ries.
He is survived by: his wife Catherine Ries of Elma, IA; his children, Mark Ries (Joanne) of Elma, IA, Kent Ries (Natalie) of Elma, IA and Janae Wilson (Pete Andera) of Kensett, IA; his grandchildren, Kayla Wilson, Melinda Wilson, Dillon Wilson, Alyvia Ries, Hayden Ries, Connley Ries and Brynleigh Ries; his siblings, Ed Ries of Spring Valley, MN, Mike Ries (Janice) of Cresco, IA, Gary Ries (Mary Jo) of Elma, IA, Elaine Laures (Chuck) of Osage, IA and Marilyn Schaudenecker (Gary) of Alta Vista, IA; and his brother-in-law Rev. Terry Ball of Iowa City, IA..
