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Ratzloff, Ben (1904-1953)

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Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1953 Sep 24 p. 1

Birth date: 1904

text of obituary:

WELL-KNOWN WINTON CALIF. FARMER KILLED RIDING MOTORCYCLE

Winton, Calif. — This community was shocked by the sudden, accidental death of Ben Ratzloff, widely known and respected farmer of this community who was killed Sept. 11 when his motorcycle collided with a truck at an intersection. The accident occurred about two miles from his home.

Mr. Ratzloff, who was 49 years of age, is survived by his wife and three children. One son is in Korea.