George William Ratcliff's obituary , Passed away on October 16, 2021 in Cresco, Iowa

George William Ratcliff

February 7, 1939 - October 16, 2021 (82 years old)

Cresco, Iowa

George William Ratcliff's obituary , Passed away on October 16, 2021 in Cresco, Iowa

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Cremation Society/Central Iowa

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George William Ratcliff

February 7, 1939 - October 16, 2021 (82 years old)

Cresco, Iowa

George William Ratcliff Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of George William Ratcliff of Cresco, Iowa, who passed away on October 16, 2021, at the age of 82, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Richard Ratcliff (Vic) and Elsie Ratcliff (Goldsworthy); his son Richard Tyler; and his brother Richard Ratcliff. He is survived by: his former spouse Shirley Hosek; his children, Sherri and Michael; his partner Deb; his daughter Kelsey (Matty Schumacher); and his siblings, Janet Speelman (Charlie), Rita Bourhenne, Diane Karella (Dan) and Darryl Ratcliff (Michele).

He eventually hung up his wrenches from his petroleum/auto mechanic businesses and became a Public Transit Driver for Northeast Iowa Community Action Corporation until retiring in 2013 due to progressing Parkinson's.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Cremation Society/Central Iowa



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