Beverly Jayne Ratzlaff
January 16, 1927 - November 12, 2019
Beverly Jayne Ratzlaff Age 92, of Park Falls, formerly of Edgerton, died on Tuesday November 12, 2019 at Park Manor Nursing Home in Park Falls. She was born on January 16, 1927 in Edgerton, the daughter of Lyman and Hazel (Ehlenfeldt) Strouse. Her early life and schooling were in Edgerton. On August 4, 1946 she married Wayne Bruhn Ratzlaff. The couple came to Park Falls in 1975 and owned and operated the Montgomery Ward Store. Beverly Jayne was an aid at Supportive Home Services, the JB House, and Park Manor for many years, she was also very active with Peace Lutheran Church. She is survived by: (4)sons: Stephen (Faith) of Wausau Fred (Julie) of Cleveland, WI Charles (Sarah) of Sheboygan Thomas (Shirley) of Park Falls (2)daughters: Leeann (Jack) Marty of Elkhorn Cara (Thomas) Baker of Rochester, MN And many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren She is further survived by nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, her step-mother Effie, her husband Wayne, her sister Betty Geier, her brother Lyman “Buke” Strouse, and her son-in-law Gene Deering A memorial service will be held on Friday November 15, 2019 at 4:00pm at Peace Lutheran Church in Park Falls. Rev. Dale Heinlein will officiate. A visitation will be held at the church on Friday from 3:00pm until the hour of the service. Interment will take place on Monday at 2:00pm Fasset Cemetery in Edgerton. The family wishes to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of both Park Manor Nursing Home and Flambeau Home Health and Hospice for their care and support. Memorials may be made in Beverly’s memory to Peace Lutheran Church, Flambeau Home Health and Hospice, or Park Manor Nursing Home. Novitzke-Birch Street Funeral Service is assisting the family. www.birchstreetfuneralservice.com
Beverly Jayne Ratzlaff Age 92, of Park Falls, formerly of Edgerton, died on Tuesday November 12, 2019 at Park Manor Nursing Home in Park Falls. She was born on January 16, 1927 in Edgerton, the daughter of Lyman and Hazel (Ehlenfeldt) Strouse.... View Obituary & Service Information