Anna Marie Ries

A private funeral service for Anna Marie Ries will be held at a later date. Inurnment will take place St. Joseph’s Cemetery.

Anna Marie passed away, Saturday, March 22, 2025 at St. Benedict’s health center, Dickinson, ND.

Anna Marie was born January 12, 1933 in Dickinson, the daughter of John and Josephine (Koffler) Keller. She grew up attending St. Joseph’s grade school, graduating from Dickinson High School. Anna Marie was united in marriage to Leonard Ries on June 9, 1952 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Dickinson. The couple was blessed with two sons, Stephen and John. Anna, Leonard and the boys lived alongside the railroad tracks in South Heart. She was a devoted mother and homemaker, assisting Leonard in the railroad depot, where he was the clerk. After the boys graduated, Anna Marie and Leonard moved to Dickinson in 1985. Together, they enjoyed reading and crossword puzzles. Other hobbies were, playing the piano and card games. Anna Marie cherished time spent with her family and friends.

Anna Marie was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church for many years.

Anna Marie is survived by her sons, Stephen (Rita) Ries of Dickinson and John Ries of Corpus Christi, TX; four grandchildren, Jeff Ries, Mark Ries, Allison Ries Rasmussen, Michael Ries; and three great-grandchildren. 

She was preceded in death by her husband Leonard; parents, John and Josephine Keller; brothers, George, Peter, Edward, Albert and Ted Keller.