William A. Ries Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of William A. Ries of Saint Cloud, Minnesota, who passed away on October 11, 2024, at the age of 95, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William A. Ries to pay them a last tribute.
Though his name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint William leaves upon the hearts of his loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of his spirit and the richness of his legacy.
He was predeceased by: his mother Mary Ellen Ries (Thielen); his wife Mary Lou; his daughter Joanne Thorseth; his father Walter Ellen; and his sister Gloria Andrews.
He is survived by: his children, Thomas (Barb) of Waite Park, Jim (Chris) of Dexter, IA, Carol Groth (Jeff) of St. Cloud and Jean Imholte (Leon) of St. Cloud. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.
