Priscilla D. Ries

Priscilla D. Ries, 82, of 660 Ellis Street, Fond du Lac, died Wednesday, May 13, 2009 at St. Agnes Hospital. She was born on November 3, 1926 the daughter of Gregor and Caecilia M. Abler Sabel in St. Peter, WI. She graduated from Holy Cross School, Mt. Calvary. On November 9, 1946 she married Eugene F. Ries at Holy Cross Church in Mt. Calvary. Priscilla was a member of Holy Family Parish, Sacred Heart. During her younger years she worked on the farm with her husband. She also worked 18 years at Schreiner's Restaurant retiring in 1992. Priscilla was a member of the Knights of Columbus Auxiliary and Holy Family Christian Women. She enjoyed reading, camping and loved spending time with family.SURVIVORS: her husband, Eugene, one daughter, Kathleen (Glen) Donahue, Fond du Lac; one son, James (Shirley) Ries, Fond du Lac; two grandchildren, Tyler and Timothy Donahue; one sister, Angeline (Robert) Breister, Fond du Lac; one brother, Othmar (Darlene) Sabel, Fond du Lac; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Alice; one brother, Adolf.



VISITATION: will be from 11 AM "“ 1 PM on Friday, May 15, 2009 at Holy Family Church, 271 4th Street Way, Fond du Lac. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1 PM on Friday, May 15, 2009 at Holy Family Church. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery.Memorials can be directed to Holy Family Parish in Priscilla's name.Uecker-Witt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Additional information and guest book may be found at www.ueckerwitt.com