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Dwain Ranatza Obituary

Dwain Paul Ranatza passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at the age of 62. He was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of Waggaman, LA. Dwain enjoyed working on his dirt track race car #39 and also racing it whenever he had an opportunity. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a manager for ITS Rail Container Company. Beloved father of Heather Ranatza Perry. Grandfather of Madison Perry. Son of RubyNell Keller Ranatza and the late Milton Victor "Boogie" Ranatza. Brother of Derrel A. Ranatza, Derick J. Ranatza and Dion M. Ranatza. Grandson of the late Joseph and Thelma Cantrelle Ranatza and Josephine Keller Rome and Harold Keller. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, uncles and aunts. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Visitation at L. A. Muhleisen & Son Funeral Home, 2607 Williams Blvd., Kenner, LA on Friday, July 7, 2023 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and on Saturday, July 8, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. followed by a Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. Interment in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Gretna, LA. To share memories or condolences, please visit www.muhleisen.com.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Jul. 6 to Jul. 8, 2023.

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My condolences to the family. May you find comfort in your treasured memories and God´s promise to return our loved ones. 1st Thessalonians 4:13 & 14 .

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