Edward John Fries

May 12, 2026

Edward John “Ed” Fries, 87, of Ashburn, Virginia, passed away on May 12, 2026 surrounded by the love of his family. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, athlete, gardener, and traveler, Ed lived a life marked by optimism, curiosity, kindness, and joy.

Ed was born on June 3, 1938, in Columbus, Ohio, to Edward Stewart Fries and Claire Rollinger Fries. He grew...