Edward R. Ries Obituary

In loving memory of Edward R. Ries of Spring Valley, Minnesota, who departed this world on March 18, 2025 at the age of 78. Edward leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Edward R. Ries to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Ralph Ries and Mary Ries (Schwickerath); his wife Jean Ede; his siblings, John Ries, Janice and Mary Ann; his sister-in-law Janice Ries (Mike); his niece Deb Ries; and his nephew Dwan Wadell.

He is survived by: his children, Kevin Ries (Shirley) of DeWitt, MI and Kelli Larimer (Tony) of Spring Valley, MN.; his grandchildren, Ashley Schmidt (Bryce) of Rochester, MN, Taylor Zimmerman of Eden Prairie, MN, Danielle Ries of Farmington Hills, MI, Gabrielle Ries and Courtney Ries; his stepgranddaughters, Shelby Larimer of Dover, MN and Erin Larimer of Spring Valley, MN; his siblings, Mike Ries 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 siblings-in-law, Donald Ede (Joanne) of Maynard, IA, Linda Hiemstra (Ede) of Waterloo, IA and Cathy Ries (John) of Elma, IA..

Memorials are requested to the family.