Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
FUNERAL HOME
Margaret Ries Obituary
Margaret Frei Ries, 99, of Brownsville, died at Hope Health & Rehabilitation Center on Friday, November 15, 2013 and passed into the presence of her Lord. She was born on March 20, 1914 in Fairwater, WI, to August and Louise (Beigel) Loeffler. In 1934, she married Edward Frei. He died in 1969. In 1971, she married Dr. Michael Ries. Dr. Ries died in 1985. She was also preceded in death by her parents, step-son, Stanley Ries and step-daughter in law, Margaret Ries Oechsner.
Margaret attended Fairwater Grade School, graduated from Brandon High School and Oshkosh Business College. She used her acquired accounting skills at Frei's Store in Fairwater, and Ripon Hospital, Ripon. She was a member of St. Mary's Church in Lomira, a volunteer in the Brownsville Volunteers, and a lifetime member of the Fairwater Historical Society. Mrs. Ries lived 57 years in Fairwater.
She is survived by three daughters, two sons, two step-daughters and two step-sons, Velma (Claus) Reichle, Charlottsville, VA; Carol (Gary) Cooke, Seattle, WA; Joann (Michael) Sommers, Jupiter, FL; Bruce (Joann) Frei, Valrico, FL; Warren (Ann) Frei, Lakeland, FL; Katherine Hardin, Stockton, CA; Paula Ries, San Diego, Ca; Thomas (Viz) Ries, Berlin, WI; Michael (Barbara) Ries, Eau Claire, WI; one sister, Irene Cox, Mission, TX; two sisters-in- law, Virginia Coates, West Bend, WI; Margaret Frei, Markesan, WI. eleven grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; nine step-grandchildren, and nine step great grandchildren.
Mrs. Ries would like to express special gratitude and thanks to the William Cook family of Brownsville, and Joan Ryan of Oakfield, for all of their help in her time of need.
Funeral services will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 699 Milwaukee Street, Lomira, WI. on Saturday, November 23, 2013, at 10:00 AM. A time of visitation and support will be held beginning at 8:00 AM. Burial will follow at the Fairwater Cemetery. She is commended into the Lord's keeping.
Kohls Community Funeral Home, Waupun, is assisting the family.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Margaret Ries
3 Entries
Russ Beier
November 22, 2013
Sorry to hear about your loss, My grand parents Carol and Bennie Beier were from Fairwater and owned the local Bar in town. I always here about the local store in the story's that were told by my folks, Fairwater sounds like a nice little village.
Liz Beck Weninger
November 19, 2013
My deepest and sincerest sympathy to all of you. She sure was blessed with a long fruitful life. Liz Beck Weninger
November 19, 2013
So glad she don't have to suffer anymore..Billy a nd Bernice
Showing 1 - 3 of 3 results
Make a Donation
in Margaret Ries's name
Memorial Events
for Margaret Ries
How to support Margaret's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Margaret Ries's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
