Add a Memory
Send Flowers
Make a Donation
Ronald Ratliff Obituary
Ronald Lee Ratliff, 74, of Indianapolis, passed away at his home on September 15, 2025. He was born on June 19, 1951, in Indianapolis.
Ronald worked in Maintenance at IUPUI, where he helped keep campus facilities running smoothly. He was a graduate of Howell High School and was known for his strong work ethic and reliability.
In his free time, Ronald enjoyed cheering on the Indianapolis Colts, relaxing on his porch, watching movies, sharing meals with loved ones, and hitting the open road on his nephew’s motorcycle.
Ronald is survived by his sister Gloria Ratliff, and extended list of loving nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and great-great nieces and great-great nephews.
Ronald is preceded in death by his parents Robert M. Ratliff and Gwendolyn L. (Hunt) Ratliff, and his siblings Larry Ratliff, Owen Ratliff, Robert Ratliff, Gail Ratliff, Glenda Ratliff and Gay Ratliff.
He will be remembered for his dedication to work, love for family, and simple joys in life.
Visitation will be held on Monday, September 22, 2025, from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM at Flanner Buchanan – Washington Park East, 10722 East Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN 46229. The funeral service will follow at 1:30 PM, with interment at Washington Park East Cemetery, 10612 East Washington Street, from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to the American Diabetes Association or the American Cancer Society, in memory of Ronald Ratliff.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
10722 E Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46229
People and places connected with Ronald
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Memories and Condolences
for Ronald Ratliff
Tell your own story about Ronald
Memories and condolences can be left on the obituary at the funeral home website.
How you can show support
Make a Donation
in Ronald Ratliff's name
Please consider a donation as requested by the family.
How to support Ronald's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Ronald Ratliff's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
Sponsored