Ratzlaff, Henry B. (1887-1936)

Christlicher Bundesbote obituary: 1936 Aug 4 p. 15

Birth date: 1887 Aug 1

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1936 Jul 15 p. 3

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— Henry B. Ratzlaff, formerly of Cheney, Kansas, passed away at Halstead Hospital early last Tuesday morning. A lingering illness from diabetes and a foot infection was the cause of his death. Mr. Ratzlaff had moved to Highfill, Ark., with his family about three months ago and it was there that his sickness developed so that hospital care became necessary. Funeral services are to be held at the Pretty Prairie Mennonite church this afternoon. He is survived by his wife and six children.

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Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1936 Jul 22 p. 5

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— Funeral services for Henry B. Ratzlaff which were held at Pretty Prairie last Wednesday afternoon were attended by many friends and relatives from Kingman, Moundridge, Newton, and Buhler. Mr. Ratzlaff had passed away at the Halstead hospital on Tuesday, July 14, at the age of 49 years. The service at the church was conducted by Rev. S. M. Musselman in the English language and by Rev. P. P. Wedel of Moundridge in the German language. The family is at present visiting with relatives at Moundridge.

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Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1936 Jul 29 p. 2

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Henry B. Ratzlaff

Henry B. Ratzlaff, son of Anna and Benjamin Ratzlaff, was born in McPherson Co., Kansas, on August 1, 1887. Early in his youth he was baptized on confession of his faith and accepted into membership in the Eden Mennonite Church at Moundridge, Kansas. Later he joined the Bethany Mennonite church at Kingman, Kansas. Having moved to a new home, he still later joined the Mennonite church at Pretty Prairie, Kansas, of which he remained a faithful member until his death.

On November 10, 1909, he was united in marriage with Anna Schrag, who now survives him. He amply experienced life's hardships and trials and for many years he suffered from diabetes, which also caused his death.

On June 22, 1936, it became necessary to take him to the hospital, where every possible care was given him. During his sickness he committed himself wholly into the will of his Lord and Savior. He fell asleep peacefully and quietly at one o'clock during the night of July 14.

He reached the age of 49 years, less two weeks and 4 days. He is survived by his deeply sorrowing wife, and six children, Wilma, Arnold, Ervin, Martha, Esther and Harry, and by one daughter-in-law, Mrs. Arnold Ratzlaff; 8 sisters and one brother. One infant son preceded him into the Great Beyond. Through the Blood of the Lamb he has joined the triumphant throng, and now rests in his God and Savior, free from sorrow and pain.

Eternally at home, he rests,
In the land of fadeless day, where
Lies the City Four Square,
It shall never pass away,
And there is no night there.

God has wiped away all tears,
There's no death, no pain, no fears;
And they count not time by years,
For there is no night there.