R. Jeannine Ries, 93, of Omaha, formerly of Scribner, died Monday, Oct. 23, 2023, at The Heritage at Sterling Ridge in Omaha.
Jeannie Ries, born April 9, 1930, as Ruth Jeannine Haun. Jeannie joins her husband Glenn, son Jim, grandson Nicholas and sister Jan. She is survived by her sisters Bev Nissen and Barb Broderick, children Mary Ries Jensen (Mike) of Cincinnati, Susan Ries Dames (Dick) of Waverly, and John Ries (Nadine) of Omaha, 14 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren along with many dear friends.
Jeannie graduated from Scribner Public High School and then obtained her RN degree from Lincoln General School of Nursing. She married Glenn Ries Nov. 13, 1950, and raised their family in Scribner. Jeannie became a registered nurse, working at the Fremont hospital for many years, followed by a career as Plant Nurse at IBP.
Jeannie has lived at Herritage (Sterling Ridge) in Omaha the past five years where she enjoyed making new friends, playing bingo, watching movie classics on TV, and following her favorite sports teams.
Jeannie had an enormous capacity for caring. She employed this professionally in many settings and for many years. She also used it in many ways to care for her extended family. She just had a way of making things better. She will be missed by many.
Visitation with the family will be Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023, at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Scribner from 5 to 6:30 p.m. A Wake service will begin at 6:30. Nebraska Nurse Honor Guard ceremony to follow the wake at St. Lawrence. Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 27, 2023,at St. Robert Bellarmine Church in Omaha. Burial will be in St. Mary Catholic Cemetery west of Scribner.
Ludvigsen’s Scribner Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Online guestbook at www.hooper-scribner.com
