It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Mauritius Albert Ries (Detroit Lakes, Minnesota), born in Chicago, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 93, on March 3, 2024. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Mauritius Albert Ries to show support.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Albert Ries and Elsie Ries (Miller); his wife Clara Pivonka; his daughter Jane Radermacher; his son-in-law John Pearson; and his brothers, David and Ronald.

He is survived by : his children, John Ries (Catherine) of Shoreview, William Ries (Julie) of Detroit Lakes, Susan Ristvedt (Wayne) of Alexandria, Catherine Seaberg (Russell) of Detroit Lakes and Julie Pearson of Alexandria; and his sisters, Lavonne Grussendorf, Mardell Stueber of New Ulm and Sharon Johnson of Fairmont. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
West-Kjos Funeral Home