Cletus R. Ries
January 22, 1936 ~ July 21, 2025
Cletus R. Ries age 89, a lifelong New Hampton resident died Monday, July 21, 2025, surrounded by his family.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, North Washington, with Rev. Chris Podhajsky celebrating the Mass. Interment with military honors will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, North Washington with his grandchildren serving as pallbearers.
Friends may greet the family 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Monday, July 28, 2025, at the Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home and Crematory in New Hampton where there will be a 7:00 p.m. parish scripture service. Visitation continues an hour prior to Mass at the church on Tuesday.
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“ One of the nicest guys that I have met. Always asked how you were and what you were doing.
Many memories with Cletus through the years, may he now rest in peace. My deepest sympathy to the families.
Many good memories of Cletus and Doris as neighbors. They were always so good to my parents. And I really enjoyed our reconnection when I moved back to new Hampton. They were certainly an inspiration as a loving couple who knew how to work hard and knew how to have the fun times with family and friends.
I am sending my thoughts and prayers to all of Cletus’s family. He was such a nice man and always loved to visit whenever we ran into each other.
May all the memories you made as a family, carry you through the next few weeks. Randy & Mary Jane Leach
Our sympathy to Cletus’ family. He was a truly wonderful person who lived out his faith and values in the care of his family, neighborhood, and community. Visits to him and Doris were something we and the kids always looked forward to when visiting my folks. Phyllis and Tony
Deepest sympathy to Cletus’s family.
Sending our deepest condolences and prayers to the Ries family.
Deepest sympathies to the entire Ries family.
Our sympathies to the Ries family. It was a true pleasure to have known Cletus.
My sympathy to family of Cletus. He was such a kind and sweet man, he and Doris are together now.
Roger, Brenda, and the rest of the Ries family,
We are so sorry to hear about Cletus’s passing. We feel bad that we won’t be able to attend any of the services. Just know all of you are in our thoughts and prayers!
Deepest sympathies,
Mark and Becky Hurt
Cletus was a man of soft, honest, words. I was honored to be selected as renter of his folk’s family farm. Best 25 years of my life.
Thanks to his family for sharing Cletus with me. Gary Griffin
Cletus was a man of soft, honest, words. I was honored to be selected as renter of his folk’s family farm. Best 25 years of my life.
Thanks to his family for sharing Cletus with me. Gary Griffin
I have very fond memories of Cletus. Very sorry to hear this.
My sympathy to the Ries family. Cletus was such a happy and kind man. May he rest in peace.
Deepest sympathy to the family🙏
The family has my deepest condolences! He had a smile on his face when ever you saw him.
My sympathy to the family.
My sympahty to the Ries family.
So sorry to hear about Cletus. Such a wonderful man! Always had a smile and was so great to visit with. So many fond memories of Cletus, Doris, and the Ries family. He is now at peace with his loving wife Doris.
Our deepest sympathy to the Ries family.
John and Sharon (Blocker) Gordon
My deepest sympathy to the Ries family. May his memories live on. Thinking of your family.
Sympathy to the Ries family. Prayers to all.
Roger – My deepest sympathy to you and the entire Ries family on the loss of your dad. May the memories comfort you in the days ahead.
Deepest sympathies to Cletus’ family. He was such a nice man. Loved to visit and always had a smile on his face. Keep all the great memories you have close to your heart. May God see you through this difficult time. Hugs and love to all🙏💔
Cletus did so much around the community. And even if you no longer lived there, if you had reason to go to North Washington, he always remembered you. My sympathy to his family.