Ruth Ratchenski Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Ruth Ratchenski of Cavalier, North Dakota, born in Grafton, North Dakota, who passed away at the age of 90, on March 24, 2026. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Rudolph Thompson and Hjordis Thompson (Torstad); her husband Walter Ratchenski; and her siblings, Clara Scott (Jim) and Robert Thompson.
She is survived by: her children, Wayne Ratchenski (Lorna) of Cavalier, ND, Dale Ratchenski (Sheryl) of Hamilton, ND, Mark Ratchenski (Becky) of Cavalier, ND, Barbara Moon of Lakeville, MN and Jon Ratchenski (Barb) of Hamilton, ND.; her grandchildren, Tara Kendall (Chad), Bryan Ratchenski (JoEllyn), Luke Ratchenski (Raichl), Tess Johnson (Alec), Lily Flage (Alex), Matt Ratchenski (Kait), Andy Moon (Katelyn), Katie Moon, Ellie Moon, Adam Ratchenski and Isaac Ratchenski; her great grandchildren, Rhun, Cyrus, Piper, James, Cade Kendall, Colton Ratchenski (Sydney), Alyx Ratchenski, Emma, Eli, Evie Ratchenski, Cora, Cirilla Johnson, Lauren, Olivia, Emerson Flage, Ramsey, Summer Ratchenski and Owen Moon; her great great grandchild James Ratchenski; her siblings, Charles Thompson (Ann) and Arnie Thompson (Connie); and her sister-in-law Bev Thompson.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the United Lutheran Church, Faith in Action, or L.O.A.N.
