It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Tom Fries of Emmetsburg, Iowa, born in Estherville, Iowa, who passed away on September 14, 2022, at the age of 71, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Tom Fries or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Thomas Fries and Imogene Fries (Nissen); his sister Ilene; and his brothers-in-law, Don Sidles and Bernie Laabs.

He is survived by : his wife Fern Laabs of Emmetsburg, Iowa; his children, Stacy Fries of Brandon, Travis Fries (Jessica) of Emmetsburg and Amy Fries of Mallard, Iowa; his grandchildren, Jaymie, Cheyanne, Tattum, Ocean, Archer, Tina, Tanner, Marshall, Somer, Maddison and Ella; and his siblings, Mike Fries (Delanna) of Idaho, Nancy Burke (Jim) of Hartley and Lois Dreblow-Campopiano (Ron) of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He is also survived by nieces and nephews; as well as many other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Martin-Mattice Funeral Home