George C. Ries, a longtime resident of Haslett, Mr. Ries was born January 1, 1917 in Cement City; died September 8, 2000 at the age of 83. He was a veteran of World War II having served in the United States Army and was formerly employed at General Motors, as an electrician, retiring in 1977. Mr. Ries was a member of Kendon Drive Church of the Nazarene and the U.A.W. Local #652. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Sharon L. Ries (1986). Surviving are Helen N., his wife of 61 years; 1 granddaughter, Michelle Ries (Fiance, Todd Nault) of Eaton Rapids; and 1 future grandson, Devin Nault. Funeral services will be held Monday, September 11, at 2 p.m. at the Gorsline-Runciman Co, East Chapel, 1730 E. Grand River Ave, East Lansing, with the Rev. Thomas A. Lottrell, Pastor, officiating. Interment will follow in Deepdale Memorial Park, Lansing. The family will receive friends at the Chapel on Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 pm. Those desiring may make contributions to Kendon Drive Church of the Nazarene, 711 Kendon Dr, Lansing.