Obituary of Gerald M J Ratzlaff
Known to his family and friends as Jerry, he loved adventure, reading, the elderly, children, animals, nature and learning new things. Jerry’s nieces and nephews say he was the best barbequer and their visits to the farm will be cherished memories.
Jerry will be missed greatly by his sisters Sandra (Richard), Rosemary (Ed), Elaine (Jim), Charlotte (Ken), dear friend Jim and family, and numerous nieces and nephews whom he cherished and loved to spend time with.
He was pre-deceased by his Mother Annie (1994), Father Frank (1997) and Sister Mary (1958).
The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Dr. Piercey and staff at the Valleyview Heath Center.
A Memorial Service for family and friends will be held at The Centre in Debolt on Saturday February 7th, 2015 at 2:30PM.
Memorial donations may be made in Jerry’s name to Valleyview Palliative Care, SPCA, Cross Cancer and Haying in the 30’s –St.Paul.
Care and arrangements entrusted to Bear Creek Funeral Home Grande Prairie 780-830-7742 www.bearcreekfuneral.com