Ries, Dewey A.F., 73, a longtime resident of Fort Lauderdale and criminal defense attorney for over 40 years passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2016. Born March 13, 1943 in Belleville, IL to Albert and Mildred (Green) Ries. Dewey was a 32nd Degree Mason and a member of the Shriners and the Florida Bar. He loved History, the practice of Law and nature.
He is survived by his daughter Heather Lena (Gregory Earl) Jekubik of Boynton Beach. He is preceded in death by his wife, Susan May (McCrone) Ries and parents.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, July 7, 2016 from 6:30 to 7:00 pm with a Celebration of Life at 7:00 pm at Fred Hunter Funeral Home, 718 S. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale 33316. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children.[more]