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Rosemary Ratts Obituary
Ratts, Rosemary
90, of Chesterfield, Missouri, died peacefully on October 6, 2019 at her home of natural causes. Born July 25, 1929 in Racine, Ohio, she is predeceased by her parents, Otha and Lois Circle, and sisters Evelyn Circle, Betty Krider and Anna Cleland.
Rosemary was a secretary and homemaker who lived in St. Louis County since 1959. She loved music, reading, dancing, current events, and most of all her family.
Survivors include her husband of nearly 60 years, Dr. K Wayne Ratts, daughter Dr. Valerie S. Ratts (Dr. Matthew Gornet) of Ladue, Missouri, sons Andrew W. (Dawn) Ratts of Highland Park, Illinois, and Dr. Eric B. (Kathryn) Ratts of Northville, Michigan, brother David O. (Diane) Circle of North Royalton, Ohio, grandchildren Jessica Ratts, Dr. Megan Gornet, Jeffrey Dolphin, Zachary Gornet, Parker Dolphin, Austin Ratts, Cameron Gornet, Thomas Ratts, and Oliver Ratts.
Services: Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, October 11th, with funeral services to be held Saturday, October 12th at 11:30 a.m., at Bopp Chapel, 10610 Manchester Road, Kirkwood, MO 63122-1308.
Memorial donations in lieu of flowers may be made to Manchester United Methodist Church, 129 Woods Mill Rd, Manchester, MO 63011 (manchesterumc.org) or the St. Louis County Library Foundation, 1640 S. Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63131-3598 (foundation.slcl.org). www.boppchapel.com
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Roger Nelson
October 8, 2021
I had the privilege of getting to know you only through Wayne. You are a beautiful lady as Wayne always said. O how he loved you and shared warm stories of your earlier life and your courage during the trying last years. I only wish that Jan and I could have known you--I think you and she would have been warm friends. Wayne and I are being blessed with fond memories of cherished wives whom God gave to us..
Roger Nelson
roger nelson
October 9, 2019
Wayne and family; What a beautiful picture of a beautiful lady. I know a bit of the struggles she has gone through. May God's loving arms encircle you all and give you His warm peace as you grieve. Roger Nelson
Joan Kemp
October 8, 2019
Rosemary, I will miss your sweet smile and
all of the wonderful times we shared with
Val and Karen. My condolences to Wayne and
your Family. God bless You, Joan
October 8, 2019
Sometimes words can't be expressed in the way you feel in your heart! Rosemary will always be remembered by the love she shared with family and so many friends over the years.her memories will be cherish.
Bettie J W.
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