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Elva Selma Preheim Ries

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Birth	:	19 May 1915 Hutchinson County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	18 Sep 2015 Freeman, Hutchinson County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Salem Mennonite Church Cemetery, Turner County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.3141890, -97.3364110
Plot	:	Section 13, Lot 93, Grave 1
Description	:	Elva Selma Ries was born May 19, 1915 to Jonath and Eda (Graber) Preheim. She died Sept. 18, 2015 at the Oakview Terrace in Freeman. Elva was 100 years old. Elva was a lifelong member of the Salem Mennonite Church. She attended Freeman Public School and graduated from Freeman Junior College. After graduation she worked in several general merchandise stores in Freeman. On Feb. 8, 1945 she married Edward J. Ries in Gulfport, Mississippi where Eddie was stationed. She worked in a department store in Gulfport until the war ended. They then moved to Eddie’s home place. Elva helped with the... Read More	Elva Selma Ries was born May 19, 1915 to Jonath and Eda (Graber) Preheim. She died Sept. 18, 2015 at the Oakview Terrace in Freeman. Elva was 100 years old. Elva was a lifelong member of the Salem Mennonite Church. She attended Freeman Public School and graduated from Freeman Junior College. After graduation she worked in several general merchandise stores in Freeman. On Feb. 8, 1945 she married Edward J. Ries in Gulfport, Mississippi where Eddie was stationed. She worked in a department store in Gulfport until the war ended. They then moved to Eddie’s home place. Elva helped with the farming operation. They had two children, Keith, who died in infancy, and Pauline. Eddie passed away in 1970 from leukemia. After Eddie died, Elva worked at Fensel’s Flower Shop and Greenhouse, the Village Toggery, and Carriage House. She made numerous friends through the stores she worked in. Elva always had a large vegetable, as well as flower, garden. She had the gift of hospitality and cooked for and entertained numerous friends and relatives. Elva was an excellent quilter. She enjoyed traveling and went on numerous bus tours. Her pride and joy were her two grandchildren, Britt and Kerry Hofer. She followed them in their sports and musical activities. They grew up on a farm and often “crashed” at her house after school, bringing their friends with them. In May of 2015 she celebrated her 100th birthday with her family. She was tickled to receive 85 birthday cards. When the great grandchildren visited her, it always brought a big smile to her face. Elva is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Pauline and Lynell Hofer; granddaughter Britt (Orlando) Franklin, and grandson Kerry (Lori) Hofer; 4 great-grandchildren, Cadence, Reeslyn, and Jamison Hofer, and Kaleb Franklin. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son, sister Louise (Edwin) Graber, and brothers Leonard (Gladys) and Clarence (June) Preheim.

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Elva Selma Preheim Ries's memorial is located at: Salem Mennonite Church Cemetery, Turner County, USA.
When did Elva Selma Preheim Ries death?
Elva Selma Preheim Ries death on 18 Sep 2015 in Freeman, Hutchinson County, South Dakota, USA
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Latitude: 43.3141890
Longitude: -97.3364110

Family Members:

Parent

Jonathan J.J. Preheim

(1888 - 1977)

Ida B . Graber Preheim

(1890 - 1963)

Spouse

Edward J. Ries

(1910 - 1970)

Siblings

Louise Preheim Graber

(1913 - 1988)

Leonard Preheim

(1920 - 2001)

Clarence Preheim

(1925 - 1963)

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