Michael "Mickey" Kies, 72, of Fairfax, died Sunday at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy after a long illness. Friends may visit with the family Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Teahen Funeral Home.
Mike is survived by his wife Sue; two daughters, Kristy and Kelly Kies both of Cedar Rapids; a son Shane (Tammy) Kies of Atkins; five grandchildren, Reed, Miranda, Keegan, Kail, and Kade; five brothers, Sonny (Gloria) Kies of Brandon, Rocky Kies of Macon, Georgia, Raymond (Mary) Kies of Olin, Lee Kies of Shellsburg, and Don Kies of Cedar Rapids; a sister, Edna "Sis" (Ted) Dedrick of Vinton; and many nieces and nephews.
Mike was preceded in death by his parents.
Mike was born on January 13, 1945 in Cedar Rapids the son of Willard and Patricia Reilly Kies. He married Susan Pinch on June 8, 1967 in Cedar Rapids and retired from Quaker Oats in 2000 after 30 years. He was an Army veteran.
Mike enjoyed gardening, the Denver Broncos, playing poker and his time at the casinos.
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