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Wayne Ratzburg Obituary
Wayne R. Ratzburg of Blue Springs, MO, passed away peacefully from cancer in the comfort of his home on November 4, 2015 at the age of 80. Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, John and Pauline (Zarda) Ratzburg, his previous wife, Donna (Luker) Ratzburg, the mother of his four children, his brother Donald Ratzburg, grandson Jonathan Kidwell and his beloved dog Tico. Wayne is survived by his wife of 33 years Delores (Brooks, Baier) Ratzburg, his four children Richard Ratzburg (Winneconne, WI), Diane (Jerry) Demler (Oshkosh, WI), Timothy Ratzburg (Oshkosh, WI), and Scott (Sally) Ratzburg (Raytown, MO) and step-children Douglas Baier (Milan, MO), Brenda (Russell) Kidwell (Blue Springs, MO). Grandchildren Craig Demler, Stephanie (Craig) Binder, Samantha Ratzburg, Kylee Ratzburg, Myles Quick and step-grandchildren Andrea Kidwell, Jennifer (Patrick) Schultz, Chris Kidwell and numerous great-grandchildren. Wayne was born October 16, 1935 in Oshkosh, WI. He graduated from Oshkosh High School in 1953. Wayne was a devoted Catholic who spent his work life as a salesman and entrepreneur. Services were held at St. Robert Bellarmine-Catholic Church in Blue Springs on November 9, 2015. In lieu of flowers, Wayne wishes that memorials be made to Knights of Columbus, Council 14745,St. Robert Bellarmine-Catholic Church at 4313 SW State Route 7, Blue Springs, MO 64014. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.CremationCenterKC.com.
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KAY WATTS
November 7, 2015
DELORES AND FAMILY
WHEN FEELINGS OF LOSS INVADE YOUR MINDS, THINK OF THE WONDERFUL TIMES OF YOUR CHILDHOOD SPENT WITH YOUR FATHER AND GRANDFATHER. DELORES, FILL YOUR MIND WITH THE HAPPY TIMES WITH WAYNE. MAY GOD SURROUND YOU WITH HIS LOVE AND BLESSINGS AND EASE THE PAIN OF YOUR LOSS.
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