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PALM DESERT, CA--Harold "Harry" Ries, 85, of Palm Desert, CA, passed away Saturday, October 3, 2026. Harry is survived by his children Brett (Tina) Ries, Dawn (Joe) McKinnie, Bartt (Laura) Ries, and Braddy (Roxanne) Ries; grandchildren Randy, Jared, Kalli, Brandon, Tristan, Madison, Paige and Skylar; great-grandchildren Keanu, Evalette, Isla, Violette, Malcolm and Rooney; brothers, Jerry, Tom, and Bob and sister Mary; and many other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife Patricia, his parents Jerome and Marcella Ries and his brother Michael Ries.
Harold (Harry) Edmund Ries was born October 19, 1940 in New Ulm, MN to Jerome and Marcela (Hacker) Ries. Harry attended District 7 Country School and later attended Cathedral High School, where he met Patricia Martin. On August 26, 1961, Harry was united in marriage to Patricia. The two were blessed with four children whom they raised in El Centro, CA. Harry served in the United States Navy and was stationed at the Naval Air Station North Island, in Coronado, CA, worked for the Thrifty Drug Stores in San Diego and El Centro, CA, Yellow Mart Store and Nabors and Laughlin Drilling Companies at various locations throughout CA. Harry enjoyed driving his family on summer vacations to Minnesota to spend time with family. After retirement in 2008, Harry was able to spend more time with Pat, family and friends. He enjoyed playing cards, trap shooting, working on his trucks and any other type of mechanical equipment in the garage with country music blasting, and going to the casinos.
A Memorial Service will be held on November 20, 2026, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church at 43775 Deep Canyon Road, Palm Desert, CA. Father Gregory Elder will celebrate the mass at 11:00, and a reception to follow at 74109 Kingston Court East, Palm Desert, CA. Interment will be at New Ulm Catholic Cemetery, New Ulm, MN at a later date.
Many great memories will stay with those that knew and loved Harry. Blessed be those memories. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes memorial contributions be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church at 43775 Deep Canyon Road, Palm Desert, CA 92211.