Lanny Dean Ries Obituary
We bid farewell to Lanny Dean Ries of New Ulm, Minnesota, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on December 2, 2025 at the age of 62. Lanny touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Lanny Dean Ries to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his father Micheal "Mike" Ries; his grandparents, Linus, Doris Tauer, Jerome and Marcella Ries; his great-grandparents, Minnie Hacker and Clara Sperl; and his cousin Shane Tauer.
He is survived by: his mother Charlotte Ries of New Ulm; his sister Tracy Ries of Mississippi; his children, Tara Glenn of Silsbee, Alyssa Somage (Chris) of Cannon Falls, Taylor Ries of Texas and Michael Ries of Texas; and his grandchildren, Briana, Jacob Glenn, Hannah and Owen Somage. He is also survived by many other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held on Monday, December 8th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM and on Tuesday, December 9th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Tuesday, December 9th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the St. Mary's Catholic Church (417 S Minnesota St, New Ulm, MN 56073).
