Loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend.
Age 64, died suddenly on June 30th. He was born on August 15th, 1953 in Hays Kansas to Edgar and Geneva Dies. He served in the Air Force from 1974 to 1994. Retired, he enjoyed his life traveling and spending time with his family and friends.
Proceeded in death by parents Edgar and Geneva Dies. Survived by wife Genette Ferris Dies. Children: David Dies, Tara Van Hemert (Scott), Tony Dies (Robyn), Nick Witter (Lisa), Angelique Kellogg (Matt), Veronique Walker (Brian), and Monique Stenzel (Ted). Grandchildren: Nicholas, Tessa, Vincent, Andrew, Isaac, Isabella, Chloe, Olivia, Matthew, Julieann, Corbin, Lillian, and Evelyn. Sisters: Carmen Armantrout and Dixie Dies.
His service with be held at Fort Snelling National Cemetery 7601 34th Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55450. A committal service is scheduled for Barry Dies at 1:45pm on Monday July 9, 2018. Please have your family and friends meet in Assembly Area 2 at 1:30pm. Enter Fort Snelling National Cemetery at the second gate marked Funeral Cortege, turn left when you reach your Assembly Area, and proceed to the end of the block to park. A Cemetery Representative will meet you at the Assembly Area, review forms and lead your vehicle procession to the Committal Shelter for the service. https://www.cem.va.gov/cems/nchp/ftsnelling.asp#gi
Following the ceremony, there will be a luncheon held at St. Lucas Community Church at 1195 Manning Avenue North, Lake Elmo, MN 55042
The family requests memorials in lieu of flowers.
Memorials may be sent in care of the family to:
Nick Witter
653 Cimarron
Lake Elmo, MN 55042
Burial
Fort Snelling National Cemetery
7601 34th Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55450
Monday, July 9, 2018
1:45 PM