Harvey C. Ries Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Harvey C. Ries of Columbia, Illinois, whose life came to an end on February 14, 2025 at the age of 95, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his wife Marion Ries; his son Duane "Harv" Ries; his children-in-law, Sharon Ries and Steven Hamilton; his parents, Edwin George and Frieda Marie Ries; and his siblings, Harold Ries, Marvin Ries and Lucille Lang.
He is survived by: his children, Diana Hamilton, Dean Ries, Donald Ries (Debbie K.) and Debbie M. Koch (Rich); his grandchildren, Sondra Hampton, Jeremy Ries (Katie), Nathaniel Hamilton (Helena), Kimberly Grimes (David), Amber Quade (John), Amanda Koch (Rodney), Timothy Ries (Raphielle), John Ries, Shawn Koch, Mark Ries (Amie) and Ben Gates; his great grandchildren, Steven Hampton, Emrick Hamilton, Joshua Hamilton, Emma Quade, Alex Quade, Jacob Ries, James Ries, Abigil Ries, Jaxson Ries, Charlotte Ries, Ben Kent, Lily Grimes, David Grimes Jr., Lily Hency, Logan Grimes, Ava Ries, Danyka Lonsberry, Paisley Koch, Claire Koch, Gracie Koch, Korben Koch, Karsten Koch, Kollett Koch and Lola Gates; his sister Loretta Vogt; and also Ellen Gates. He is also survived by nieces; nephews; and cousins.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 2nd 2025 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the St. Paul United Church of Christ (127 St Paul St, Columbia, IL 62236). A memorial service will be held on Sunday, March 2nd 2025 at 1:00 PM at the same location.
As an expression of sympathy, the family prefers memorial contributions to: Monroe County Fair, St. Paul United Church of Christ - Columbia, or Donor's Choice, At Harvey's request his body was donated to Washington University School of Medicine.
