Cletus R. Ries Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on July 21, 2025, at the age of 89, Cletus R. Ries of New Hampton, Iowa passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Reynold Ries and Adeline Ries (Burgart); his wife Doris; his sons, Timothy Ries and Joseph Ries; his sister Arlene; his brother-in-law Don Boeding; his nephew Jeff Ries; his parents-in-law, Erwin and Alice Burke; and his in-laws, Jim, Mary Lee Burke, Sylvester Wegner, Elaine, Greg Tilkes, Norma and Leonard Rosonke.
He is survived by: his children, Roger Ries (Brenda) of Kasson, MN, Lonnie Ries (Amy) of New Hampton, Lisa Hilsman (Roger), Sherri TeKippe (John) of Des Moines and Anita Quirk (Brian) of New Hampton; his grandchildren, Amanda Madery (Mathew), Alyson Henn (Jonathan), Amber Bradley (Brandon), Alicia Mutapcic (Elvis), Gerene Ilaoa (Kai), Richie TeKippe (Abby), Celena Pasco (Jeshua), Claire Quirk, Aydin Ries, Taylor Ries and Maelynn Ries; his brother Merle Ries (Shirley) of Cedar Rapids; and his sister-in-law Mary Wegner of New Hampton. He is also survived by twelve great-grandchildren.
