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Ruth Ratterman Obituary
She was a fulfilled and beautiful woman whose deep and everlasting love for God, her husband and family was the strength behind her beautiful smile. She always said, "There is nothing better than family." Ruth loved to learn. She was a graduate of College of Mount St. Joseph in Cincinnati, and an involved member of Queens Daughters, Bellarmine Women's Auxiliary, the Cursillo movement in Louisville, Greentree Homemakers Club, bible study groups, Jewish Catholic Dialogue, and St. Leonard Catholic Church, where she was a founding member of the St. Leonard Book Club.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 68 years, Emmett A. Ratterman in May of 2011; her sister, Jane Koty and brothers, John and Alex "Bud" Miller.
Those left to cherish her memory, and life, are her five children, Emmett A. "Tony" Ratterman, Jr., Jennifer A. D'Arenzio (Denny), James A. "Jim" Ratterman (Pam), Margaret M. "Peggy" Lemberg (Steve) and Mark B. Ratterman (ReAnn); 17 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren with one on the way; her sister and soul mate, Irene Miller; sisters-in-law, Mary Lou Miller and Rose Marie Ratterman; brothers-in-law, Cletus and Clarence Ratterman; and many nieces and nephews.
Her funeral Mass will be celebrated 10 a.m., Saturday, August 18, 2012 at St. Leonard Catholic Church, 440 Zorn Ave., with burial to follow in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be 2 -8 p.m. Friday at Ratterman & Sons Funeral Home; 3800 Bardstown Road. Vigil service: 5 p.m. Friday.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to either Nazareth Home or Hosparus of Louisville, each who gave her exceptional care.
Online condolences may be left at www.Ratterman.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Ruth Ratterman
August 19, 2012
Tony,
So sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. You have helped my family through the passing of many of our loved ones. I wish I would have known sooner.
August 17, 2012
To the Ratterman family, I am so sorry to hear about your mom. She and your dad were wonderful people and they always took time in church to talk with dad and myself. I know you will miss her. My prayers are with all of you. Take care, Susie C.
ED STIVERS
August 16, 2012
Not much more can be said about Ruth and Emmett....then just true FRIENDS~
Bernie Metzroth
August 16, 2012
Tony,
My sincerest condolences on your loss.
A fellow alumni of the Class of '63.
Michele Polio Meyer
August 15, 2012
I am so sorry to hear of the death of your mother. She was a remarkable woman who had a beautiful family. I was fortunate to be your neighbor.
Alice Radmacher
August 15, 2012
My memories of Mrs. Ratterman go back to when I was a toddler. Her house was always open to friends and their children. My siblings and I had a wonderful time at her house with her children, especially when it snowed and we sledded down the hill on Northwestern Parkway.
She was always happy to see everyone and such a wonderful example of a wife and mother.
My deepest sympathy to all who loved her.
Betty Linton
August 15, 2012
My deepest sympathy to all the Ratterman Family. Ruth was truly a beautiful woman of God as seen in Proverbs 31. She was a great role model to all generations. My prayers are with all of you.
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