In Memory

Ted Ratcliffe - Class Of 1956

Ted Ratcliffe

Ted Ratcliffe, 83, of Olney, Illinois, died on Monday, June 8, 2021 at United Methodist Village in Lawrenceville, Illinois. He was born on March 26, 1938 in Richland County, Illinois the son of David and Vera (Courtright) Ratcliffe.

Ted worked at AMF/Pacific Cycle for 45 years. He enjoyed bowling, Cardinal baseball, Illini basketball, and singing with the community choir. Ted had a passion for music and passed that love onto all his children. He also played saxophone in the Cummins Municipal band Concerts in Olney. If he could, he attended every concert, game, or function of his kids or grandkids.

Ted is survived by his daughter, Julia (Troy) Surratt of Beardstown, IL; daughter, Shirley Hinderliter of Olney; son, Michael Ratcliffe of Olney; daughter, Terri Griffith of Collinsville, IL; son, Jeff Ratcliffe of Olney; son, Stephen (Danielle) Ratcliffe of Hutsonville, IL; daughter, Sherri (Bryan) Gibson of Calhoun; brother, Bill (Patti) Ratcliffe of Albion; significant other, Carilyn Grinestaff of Olney; 14 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.

Ted was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Terry Ratcliffe; and grandson, Nicholas Hinderliter.

A Visitation will be held on Sunday, June 13, 2021, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home in Olney.

A Funeral Service for Ted will be held at 10:00 AM the following morning on Monday, June 14, 2021 at Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home in Olney. Interment will follow the service at Ebenezer Cemetery.

Memorials can be made to Mentor Richland County.

Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home, Olney, IL – June 9, 2021