Richard J. Ratterman

Richard J. Ratterman obituary, Cincinnati, OH

Richard J. Ratterman

Richard Ratterman Obituary

Visit the Hodapp Funeral Home College Hill website to view the full obituary.

beloved son of Carol and the late Louis Ratterman. Loving brother of Annette, Jeff (Linda), Jan (Tom) Herbert and Louie (Shannon) Ratterman.  Uncle of many nieces and nephews. Richard passed away on Monday, December 2, 2024 at age 58. Visitation will be held at St. Monica St. George Church, 328 West McMillian Street, Cincinnati, 45219 on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 from 10 AM until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 AM. Donations may be made to ALS United Ohio, 1170 Old Henderson Road, Suite 221, Columbus, 43220. Condolences at hodappfuneralhome.com 

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