Call Us (712) 336-8471
Schuchert-Lentz Funeral Home
  • About Us
  • Location
  • Contact Us (712) 336-8471
  • Obituaries
  • Flowers & Gifts
  • What We Do
  • Grief & Healing
  • Merchandise & Resources
  • Plan Ahead
  • About Us
  • Location
  • Contact
  • Home
  • Obituaries
  • Flowers & Gifts
  • What We Do
  • Grief & Healing
  • Merchandise & Resources
  • Plan Ahead
  • Obituaries
  • Flowers & Gifts
  • What We Do
  • Grief & Healing
  • Merchandise & Resources
  • Plan Ahead
Send Flowers & Gifts
Richard James Ratcliff
Change Photo
Send Beautiful Flowers Share a Memory
Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share by Email

Richard James Ratcliff

February 28, 1948 - August 15, 2019

Richard James Ratcliff, 71, of Spirit Lake passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2019 at Lakes Regional Healthcare in Spirit Lake. A mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Spirit Lake. Burial will take place in the Okoboji View Cemetery in Arnolds Park, IA. A visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. with a vigil service at 7:00 p.m. on Monday at the Schuchert-Lentz Funeral Home in Spirit Lake. Richard was born on February 28, 1948 in Sheridan, WY to William and Virginia (Oberle) Ratcliff. He graduated from high school in Mapleton, MN and earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration from Mankato State. He was an auto mechanic managing the Standard Station in Spirit Lake for many years. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. In his free time, Richard enjoyed his cottage on Francis Sites in Spirit Lake and wintering in Palm Coast, FL. He is survived by his mother Virginia Ratcliff of Mankato, MN; brothers John (Debbie) Ratcliff of Rosemont, MN; Mark Ratcliff of Eagle Lake, MN; Tom Ratcliff of Arnolds Park; Dan (Adri) Ratcliff of Waconia, MN and many dear nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his father William and sister in law Linda Ratcliff. Memorials may directed to Lakes Regional Hospice in Richard’s name.

Login
  • What would you like to do?
  • My Account
  • Logout

Richard James Ratcliff, 71, of Spirit Lake passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2019 at Lakes Regional Healthcare in Spirit Lake. A mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church... View Obituary & Service Information

Print

The family of Richard James Ratcliff created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories.

Obituary & Service

Richard James Ratcliff, 71, of Spirit Lake passed away on Thursday,...

View More

Share a Memory Below

A comforting word from you means a lot.

Share a Memory

Flowers & Gifts

Send flowers to the Ratcliff family.

Send Flowers
  • Tribute Wall
  • Photos & Videos
  • Obituary & Service
  • + More Information
    • Obituary & Service
    • Family Tree
    • Family Map
    • Family Dates
    • Subscribe to Updates
    • Approvals
    • Following
    • Configuration
    • Administrators

© 2022 Schuchert-Lentz Funeral Home. All Rights Reserved.

Made with love by funeralOne