Editing Ratzlaff, Ernest (1925-1991)

''Mennonite Brethren Herald'' obituary: 1991 Aug 23 p. 29

Birth date: 1925 Aug 28

text of obituary:

<center><h3>ERNEST RATZLAFF</h3></center>

Ernst Ratzlaff of Calgary passed away Apr.
30. He was born Aug. 28, 1925 to Bernard
and Wilhelemina Ratzlaff in Wymyschle,
Poland. In 1929 they immigrated to Canada
and bought a farm in Acme, Alta. At 14 he
was baptized and joined Linden MB Church.
He attended Bible school in Coaldale, Alta.
for a year. In 1949 he married Erna. In 1951
they moved to Calgary, where he worked at
an International Harvester dealership. He
studied accounting and
became accountant of the
dealership until 1967, when
he became controller and
office manager at Alberta
White Trucks. He retired in
1986 due to illness. He was
active in Highland MB
Church in Calgary, serving as
secretary-treasurer for many
years, and was also involved in the Canadian
Conference. He loved outdoor activities and
will be remembered for h is caring and
thoughtfulness. Predeceased by sons Brian in
1969 and Dennis in 1987, he is mourned by
his wife Erna; children Gordon of Westbank,
B.C. and Howard of Calgary; 5 grandchildren; his mother of Clearbrook and 2 sisters..

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