Paul Joseph Ries Jr., 74, a 14-year resident of Yerington, died Sept. 16, 2009, at Regent Care Center in Reno. He is survived by his wife Shirley; children Father James Ries, Jonathan Ries and Rhonda Shumaker; brother Milo Ries and sisters Wilma (Sylvester) Ploessl, Mary Ann Knudson and Martha (Travis) Holden; two grandchildren, four stepgrandchildren and two great-stepgrandchildren. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m., Oct. 10 at Freitas Rupracht Funeral Home, 25 Highway 208, Yerington. Family and friends may sign the online guest book at www.FRFH.net. Freitas Rupracht Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.