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Dan Kohl posted a condolence
Friday, December 14, 2018
Thank you Mr. Ratcliff for teaching me and my peers the power of critical thinking (disguised as a history class)...what a gift! Your legacy is a powerful one.
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Stacey O posted a condolence
Monday, December 10, 2018
Just wanted to say how sorry I am for your loss of Mr. Ratcliff...I was overwhelmed by the respect and admiration I read in the other condolences. He was obviously very loved and will be very missed. Please know that God longs for the time when Roger will be resurrected as a vibrant young man, perfect in mind and spirit and in a perfect paradise earth(Rev 21:4). Until that time, many thoughts and prayers for all who mourn him.
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Mary jo Girdner Smith posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 28, 2018
My condolences to the Ratcliff family.
Mr. Ratcliff was the model of what an inspirational teacher can be. Along with the content he was teaching he intertwined teaching responsibility and respect. As I look at the responses from people from all over the country, I think it can be said that Mr. Ratcliff made a difference in many lives in Newton, Iowa and thus a difference in the world.
Thank you Mr. Ratcliff
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Mike Means posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 27, 2018
One of my favorite teachers - knowledgeable, creative, and inspiring. I was fortunate to renew my relationship with Roger during visits with my mom at Park Centre. He left behind a great legacy.
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Tuesday, November 27, 2018
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Sue (Moffitt) Winter posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 27, 2018
Hello, Just want to give you my condolence and tell you that Mr. Ratcliff was my favorite English teacher in 1955. I am now 80yrs and still remember how very nice he was to me. At that teen age time, it was difficult and my memory tells me he was very understanding. May the Lord watch over you.
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Janet Girdner Donszelmann posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 27, 2018
Mr. Ratcliff was a inspirational teacher for me in high school. Still remember him driving the point about “facts” and how it’s not what you want to see but what is indisputable. I was also in his psychology course and the introduction to behavior modification. I credit him for equipping me for study at university. Am so grateful for having had a great teacher.
My condolences to the Ratcliff family on their loss.
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Deb Kerns posted a condolence
Monday, November 26, 2018
Jane and family, your dad lived a rich, fill life and you were such a great daughter to both your parents. May sweet memories of both parents sustain you as you adjust to life without them in your life. A heavenly reunion awaits! God bless you and your family. Deb
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Andrea Jensen posted a condolence
Monday, November 26, 2018
I have known Mr. Ratcliff most of my life. I was friends with his Scott through grade school, high school and college. Mr.Ratcliff was my high school history teacher and I have always thought of him as the best teacher I ever had. We were fortunate to have wonderful high school teachers and I thought Mr. Radcliffe was exceptional and inspirational. He Helped me to develop an inquisitive learning style that serves me to this day. I told him once ( maybe even twice) how well I thought of him as a teacher and I’m glad I did. I had the fortune to see him at Park Centre many times while my mother was there and I enjoyed seeing him. He had not changed. I am very sad that he is gone. I am so happy to have known him. My sympathy to his family. ( Hi Scott).
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Denny Griggs posted a condolence
Monday, November 26, 2018
It was an honor to know Mr. Radcliff. A good guy. That smile. Should have known he was Navy. My deepest sympathy to his family. He was a difference maker. Made me feel like I could when I normally heard that I couldn’t. Forever thankful. God bless. Rest in peace.
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Dee Mathiesen Longdin posted a condolence
Monday, November 26, 2018
So sorry to hear of Mr. Ratcliff's passing. I always enjoyed waiting on him & Milly at the plaza bank. He will be missed, you are all in my thoughts & prayers. May God comfort & guide you through the days ahead. Yes, I enjoyed History Class. God Speed sir.
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Jan Stone posted a condolence
Monday, November 26, 2018
A remarkable man who loved life and contributed to educating young people. He must have been a very good dad to have raised my dear friend Sally.
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Kristy Axtell posted a condolence
Monday, November 26, 2018
I’m so sorry for your loss. It was a joy to have him as a resident at Park Centre.
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Catherine Cox posted a condolence
Monday, November 26, 2018
He was the best teacher ever! I admired him SO much.
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John Kool posted a condolence
Monday, November 26, 2018
He was a good teacher.
My condolences to his family.
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Monday, November 26, 2018
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Kirsten Clear (Crusinberry) posted a condolence
Monday, November 26, 2018
My deepest sympathies to the family!! We went to church together and I remember spending Sunday afternoons at his home with Jane. Such a great family!!! I also had him for Psychology, and he sparked such an interest in me by the way he taught the class. I remember many of his lessons to this day. Great man, great loss!!! God bless you and keep you!!!
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Jann (Page) Broyles posted a condolence
Monday, November 26, 2018
Dear Sally & Family,
So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. He was the first & only history teacher I had who made it interesting. All those Dynasties that I hated, came to life under his teaching. I've been interested ever since 11th grade...that's a long time. He was wonderful & I'll never forget his kindness.
Thank you for sharing your father!
Jann Broyles
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Barb Kleinendorst Hoover posted a condolence
Monday, November 26, 2018
I remember Mr. Ratcliff and Mr. Poe co-teaching history. Although not a history fan at the time, I still recall their "Digging the We-uns", an unexpected way to make history more interesting. It must have worked for me to recall it so many years later.
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Diane Heim Parker posted a condolence
Monday, November 26, 2018
Mr. Ratcliff was my history and psychology teacher. He was tough, but fair. My condolences to his family.
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Susan Holmes Shetler posted a condolence
Monday, November 26, 2018
Mr. Ratcliff was my most favorite teacher. He may have been a tough teacher but it was from him that I learned the most. You will be greatly missed. His family are in my thoughts and prayers..
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Sheryl Harford Bailey posted a condolence
Monday, November 26, 2018
Mr. Ratcliff was my teacher at Newton High School. I remember his class well and have used his lessons many times. I was a subject of my sister's project in his class, trying to keep me from twirling my hair! He affected many of us. Prayers to his family and friends.
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