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Lemoyne “Lefty” Ries

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Birth	:	18 May 1931 Turner County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	9 Oct 2021 Freeman, Hutchinson County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Salem Mennonite Church Cemetery, Turner County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.3141890, -97.3364110
Description	:	Lemoyne (Lefty) Ries passed away at his home on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. Lefty was born on May 18, 1931, to Jonathan and Rose Preheim Ries. He had two brothers, Marvin and Alan, and one sister, Ardelle Schrag. He grew up on a farm in the Freeman, S.D., area and raised his family on his home place. Lefty attended District #93 and graduated from Freeman Academy. After graduation he went into Voluntary Service with MCC and served at Boy's Village in Wooster, Ohio, for two years. Lefty married JoAnn Fensel on Oct. 25, 1953, and she joined him... Read More	Lemoyne (Lefty) Ries passed away at his home on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. Lefty was born on May 18, 1931, to Jonathan and Rose Preheim Ries. He had two brothers, Marvin and Alan, and one sister, Ardelle Schrag. He grew up on a farm in the Freeman, S.D., area and raised his family on his home place. Lefty attended District #93 and graduated from Freeman Academy. After graduation he went into Voluntary Service with MCC and served at Boy's Village in Wooster, Ohio, for two years. Lefty married JoAnn Fensel on Oct. 25, 1953, and she joined him at Boy's Village. After Voluntary Service he returned to the farm. After farming he was involved at Fensel's for many years. Lefty enjoyed playing on church league softball in his younger years, and has always enjoyed the outdoors, fishing and hunting. A highlight for Lefty was traveling. He enjoyed camping trips with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He also enjoyed attending the grandchildren's sports events. Lefty enjoyed going to Texas and meeting many new friends and spent several winters there. Celebrating his life are his wife, JoAnn of almost 68 years; his sister, Ardelle; brother Alan; daughters: Debra (Don) Beier, Cheryl (Bob) Wollmann and Cindy (Dean) Lehman; son-in-law, Jamie Cressman; grandchildren: Erin (Curt) Hobson, Jason (Becky) Lehman, Mitch Wollmann and Sarah Fodness, Jennifer (Kyle) White, Garrett (Kara) Beier, Chris Wollmann, Darcie (Austin) DuFrain, Dustin (Kristi) Cressman, Ashton (Brandon) Sommer; and 16 great-grandchildren. Lefty was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Marvin; sister-in-law, Jane; sister-in-law, Sara; brother-in-law, Allen Schrag; sister-in-law, Lorna Prunty; daugher Karen Cressman and niece Lori Candee.

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Lemoyne “Lefty” Ries's memorial is located at: Salem Mennonite Church Cemetery, Turner County, USA.
When did Lemoyne “Lefty” Ries death?
Lemoyne “Lefty” Ries death on 9 Oct 2021 in Freeman, Hutchinson County, South Dakota, USA
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Latitude: 43.3141890
Longitude: -97.3364110

Family Members:

Parent

Jonathan Ries

(1893 - 1979)

Rose Preheim Ries

(1901 - 1975)

Siblings

Marvin Gene Ries

(1925 - 2016)

Children

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Salem Mennonite Church Cemetery
Turner County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3141890, -97.3364110

2. Salem Zion Mennonite Cemetery
Turner County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3507996, -97.3296967

3. Unruh Family Cemetery
Turner County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2801000, -97.3019500

4. West Side Cemetery
Turner County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2849998, -97.2891998

5. Turkey Valley Cemetery
Parker, Turner County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3280600, -97.2505500

6. Salem Community Cemetery
Turner County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2433500, -97.3995200

7. Saint Boniface Cemetery
Turkey Ridge, Turner County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2271100, -97.3189800

8. Freeman Cemetery
Freeman, Hutchinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3432999, -97.4589005

9. Tschetter Cemetery
Freeman, Hutchinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3866997, -97.4197006

10. Spring Valley Baptist Cemetery
Spring Valley, Turner County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2277000, -97.2694000

11. Zion Cemetery
Hurley, Turner County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2994003, -97.2003021

12. Bethany Cemetery
Hurley, Turner County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3003006, -97.1999969

13. Tieszen Cemetery
Marion, Turner County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4219017, -97.3388977

14. Buller-Ensz Cemetery
Turner County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4186000, -97.2828500

15. Bang Cemetery
Turner County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1997500, -97.3392000

16. Greenwood Cemetery
Marion, Turner County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4150009, -97.2493973

17. Huber Cemetery #3
Hutchinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2958080, -97.5061890

18. Hutterthal Mennonite Church Cemetery
Freeman, Hutchinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4041400, -97.4605000

19. Knodel Cemetery
Hutchinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2574997, -97.4938965

20. Spring Valley Lutheran Cemetery
Spring Valley, Turner County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1985500, -97.2605000

21. Anna Koerner Burial Site
Hutchinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4290258, -97.4196065

22. Carlson Cemetery
Turner County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1843987, -97.3174973

23. Huber Cemetery #2
Hutchinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3129700, -97.5165800

24. Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery
Marion, Turner County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4371986, -97.2596970