Walden A. "Butch" Ratliff, Jr.
March 21, 1958 - May 7, 2020
Walden A. "Butch" Ratliff, Jr., 62, Michigan City, Indiana, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2020 at 1:05 pm in his home.
A celebration of life service will be conducted at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, September 19, 2020 at the D.A.V. Chapter 23, 2301 Ohio St., Michigan City, IN. The Ott/Haverstock Funeral Chapel, Michigan City, IN is handling arrangements.
He was born March 21, 1958 in Grundy, VA. In Michigan City, IN he married Gerri Anne O'Dell who survives in Michigan City, IN.
Also surviving are two sons, James (Sarah) Ratliff of Fort Lupton, CO and Matthew Ratliff of Fort Collins, CO; five grandchildren; father, Walden A. (Betty) Ratliff, Sr. of Michigan City, IN; mother, Mary Adkins Sorg of Michigan City, IN; two sisters, Laura Ratliff and Beth Osowski, both of Michigan City, IN; and his brother, Frank (Trish "Bean") Ratliff of Michigan City, IN
Butch loved music and was an accomplished drummer. He enjoyed sailing, riding his Harley and was a U.S. Navy Veteran.
Contributions may be made to Vans for Vets c/o Disabled American Veterans, Chapter 23, 2301 Ohio St., Michigan City, IN 46360.
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