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Vincent Joseph “Vince” Ries

Birth	:	15 Apr 1935 Watertown, Codington County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	7 Nov 2020 Watertown, Codington County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Saint Marys Cemetery, Watertown, Codington County, USA
Coordinate	:	44.8908005, -97.0836029
Plot	:	Sec. 2
Description	:	Vincent "Vince" J. Ries, 85, of Watertown, SD, peacefully entered the Kingdom of Heaven at his home on Saturday, November 7, 2020 surrounded by family. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, November 12, 2020 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Watertown with Father Kenneth Koster officiating. Brett Ries will be the cantor accompanied by Danielle Holmquist-Holida. Masks are preferred. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m., with a scripture service at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Burial will be at St. Mary's Cemetery in Watertown. Read More	Vincent "Vince" J. Ries, 85, of Watertown, SD, peacefully entered the Kingdom of Heaven at his home on Saturday, November 7, 2020 surrounded by family. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, November 12, 2020 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Watertown with Father Kenneth Koster officiating. Brett Ries will be the cantor accompanied by Danielle Holmquist-Holida. Masks are preferred. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m., with a scripture service at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Burial will be at St. Mary's Cemetery in Watertown. Pallbearers will be Matthew Moyer, James Peterson, Braydon Davis, Cooper Moss, Jacob Tupper, Brody Ries and Kade Ries. Honorary Pallbearers will be Vincent's grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Vincent Joseph Ries was born on April 15, 1935 to Hubert and Nora (Endres) Ries in Watertown, SD. He attended District 11 Country School near the farm and Immaculate Conception Catholic School until the eighth grade. He then attended Watertown High School, graduating in 1953. On June 6, 1959, Vincent married JoAnn Feyereisen at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Kranzburg, SD. Together they raised seven children and celebrated 45 years of marriage. Vincent passed away only 12 hours short of the exact day and time as JoAnn's passing 16 years ago. Vincent lived on the family farm for many years. At a young age he started farming with his dad until Hubert's death in 1966. He then continued farming first on his own and then with his two sons, Dale and Kevin until the time of his death. Vincent had a love for the farm and the smell of fresh dirt. He spent countless hours in his payloader moving dirt from one hole to another. Vincent was a 77 year member of Catholic Order of Foresters. He served on the Township board for 26 years, Sioux Valley board for 28 years, was a 4th Degree member with the Knights of Columbus, Elks, St. Francis Men's Choir, and Farmers Union. He joined the SD Army National Guard serving for three years at Fort Leonard Wood, MO and Fort Chaffee, AK. Vincent was an avid bowler, bowling on various bowling teams, playing pinochle with his kids and grandkids and loved playing swick with his group of special friends, Charlie, Paulette, Jim, Joyce, Bobby and Anna Mae. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife JoAnn, one brother Donald Ries and two brothers-in-law, Edward "Smiley" Buchholz and Vernon "Bud" Hanten. Vincent is survived by his children, Deb Isack, Delores (Dale) Peterson of Watertown, Becky (Clint) Davis of Castlewood, Karen Moss of Watertown, Carol Tupper of Sioux Falls, Dale (Jenny) Ries, Kevin (Josie) Ries all of Watertown; two sisters, Donna Hanten and Rita (DuWayne) Mack of Bemis; two sisters-in-law, Armella Ries of Watertown, Coletta Buchholz of Waverly; and one brother-in-law, Jerome (Betty) Feyereisen of Watertown; 22 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Wight & Comes Funeral Chapel. - Wight & Comes Funeral Chapel

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Where is Vincent Joseph “Vince” Ries's memorial?
Vincent Joseph “Vince” Ries's memorial is located at: Saint Marys Cemetery, Watertown, Codington County, USA.
When did Vincent Joseph “Vince” Ries death?
Vincent Joseph “Vince” Ries death on 7 Nov 2020 in Watertown, Codington County, South Dakota, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Vincent Joseph “Vince” Ries's memorial?
Latitude: 44.8908005
Longitude: -97.0836029

Family Members:

Parent

Hubert Ries

(1899 - 1966)

Nora Endres Ries

(1900 - 1986)

Spouse

JoAnn Elizabeth Feyereisen Ries

(1938 - 2004)

Siblings

Donald John Ries

(1926 - 2019)

Donna Marie Ries Hanten

(1928 - 2022)

Rita Mae Ries Mack

(1932 - 2021)

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