Jerome Ratch

01/29/1946 - 03/09/2018

Jerome Ratch obituary, 01/29/1946-03/09/2018

Jerome Ratch

01/29/1946 - 03/09/2018

BORN

01/29/1946

DIED

03/09/2018

Jerome Ratch Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Mar. 12 to Mar. 14, 2018.
January 29, 1946 - March 9, 2018

Jerome (Jerry) William John Ratch passed away peacefully on March 9, 2018. Jerry is survived by his wife of 49 years Donna (nee Hennig), his daughter Rachel (Paul Flaman), his son Mathew (Lorena), five grandchildren: Jamie, Jasmin, Heidi, Stephanie and William, his brother Richard (Marilyn) and his sister Vivian. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents Jacob and Eleanor. Jerry was born in Humboldt on January 29, 1946 and spent the majority of his school years in Kelvington. He started working at a young age in his father’s mechanic shop and then on farms in the surrounding area. He met Donna in 1966 in Moose Jaw and were married in 1969. After finishing his post-secondary education and working for a few years as a building inspector for the Province of Saskatchewan and as the city building inspector for Prince Albert, Jerry took over his father-in-law’s farm in the Francis area where he farmed until his retirement in 2003. Throughout his years farming Jerry served on several boards and committees. He loved the outdoors, his farm dogs and working everyday alongside Donna. Upon retirement, Jerry and Donna moved to Regina and enjoyed the warm winters in Arizona, fishing trips to Jan Lake, playing poker, vacations and spending time with his family and grandchildren. Jerry had a tremendous work ethic and lived his entire life with honesty and integrity.

A celebration of Jerry’s life will be held at 1:30 PM on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at Trinity Lutheran Church (1909 Ottawa Street).

Jerry had a lifelong struggle with rheumatoid arthritis and in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Arthritis Society of Canada in his memory.

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14 Entries

Bev Ratch

April 14, 2018

Sorry that mass at Our Lady of Peace should read April 24th 9am. Sorry for the typo

Bev Ratch

April 14, 2018

Sorry for /jerry's passing. A mass will be said for Jerry at Our Lady of Peace RC Church Regina April 25th 9am

Sherri Mcnaughton

March 15, 2018

Donna and family I'm so sorry to hear about jerry. Thinking of u in this tough time

Gladys Thomas

March 13, 2018

Thinking of you all

March 13, 2018

Donna and family so sorry to hear about Jerry passing, sending our deepest sympathy. Dale and Linda Leitner

Margaret & Shawn Clark

March 13, 2018

Dear Rachel, Paul and family, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. I hope the memories you have will help you get thru this difficult time.

Darlene Hildebrand

March 12, 2018

Dear Donna and family,
Sorry to hear of Jerry's passing . Our prayers and thoughts are with you .
Mike and Darlene Hildebrand

Del & Ron Glas

March 12, 2018

Dear Donna and Family
So sorry to hear about Jerry, our Condolences to you and your Family.
God Bless You.

Rob & Josie (Linnen) Kilback

March 12, 2018

Hi Donna & Family ,
Sorry to hear Jerry passing away,our
thoughts & prayers go out to you & all of your family. You all will have many cherish memories to hold on to in many difficult days ahead. Your family, friends will help you get through these days.. Take Care
Take Care,

David and Pat Mayer

March 12, 2018

Our most sincere condolences on your loss Donna , Rachel , Matthew , and all of Jerry's loved ones .
Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you .
Dave and Pat Mayer

Ralph and Marion Armstrong

March 12, 2018

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Jason MacDougall

March 12, 2018

Sincerest condolences Donna, Rachel, Mathew, and all of the grand kids that will miss Number 1 grandpa. Level headed wisdom, yet incredibly humble, witty, and an infectious smile... Jerry was definitely a great man, one whom I looked up to and respected greatly, and am thankful for having had many an opportunity to share his company. He will be deeply missed. The world could always use more Jerry's, my heart is heavy to see him go. RIP Jerry, until we meet again my friend.

Sharon & George Lacoursiere

March 12, 2018

So sorry to all of my cousins and their families. Jerry will be greatly missed. What a special guy, loved his witty character. I feel so grateful that I had the opportunity to see him a couple times over the past few years, wished it could have been more. Heartfelt sympathy to all.

Louise Linnen

March 12, 2018

Dear Donna & Family
Sorry to hear the passing of Jerry
Our thoughts & prayers always be
with you all.

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