Kenneth Bruce Ratcliff
November 6, 1950 ~ May 14, 2021
Kenneth Bruce Ratcliff, 70, of Valley Center, loving husband, dad, grandpa, and friend, died Friday, May 14, 2021. Funeral Service will be at 10:00 am, Saturday, May 22, 2021, at Downing & Lahey East Mortuary with Visitation beginning 30 minutes prior. Kenneth was a Retired High School Industrial Arts Instructor at Metro Boulevard Alternative High School. He was also an Air National Guard Veteran who enjoyed hunting and fishing. Kenneth was an optimist who saw the good in everyone. Preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Mary Jane Ratcliff; brother, Charles Ratcliff. Survived by his wife, Annette M. Ratcliff of Valley Center; daughter, Crystal (Asanga) Ratcliff-Amarasekara of McLoud, OK; grandchildren, Onya and Aaden Ratcliff-Amarasekara; sister, Kathy (David) Woodworth of Wichita; in-laws, Dale and Aletha Hancock of Wichita; brothers-in-law, Stanley (Kim) Hancock of Derby, Randy (Pat) Hancock of Rose Hill, KS; numerous nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers and gifts donations would be appreciated to start a memorial scholarship fund at WSU Tech for students who graduated from one of Wichita's remaining Alternative High Schools. Details will be released shortly.
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I am very sorry to hear of Ken’s passing. I will always remember him as a great teacher, a great friend, and a wonderful man. He will be missed.
Rest Kenneth, until you hear at dawn, the low, clear reveille of God. Thank you for your service to this nation. Kansas Air National Guard.
We had 50 years of friendship. College graduation, working together Living together, and many many times of just friendships and sharing life moments. Fishing, camping out, golf, and range shooting and just tons of hanging out together. We shared a life time together and he is my deep friend, brother and I love Ken like a brother. The last few months we had some great talks and reviewed the life events we had together. You will be missed my brother. Bob
Dearest Annette, I just want you to know that I am thinking of you at this difficult time. I can’t imagine losing someone you love of so long and want you to know that you and your family are in my prayers. Be strong. Tina Powell (KDOT)