Jerry Dean “JJ” Ratley, 51, died Sunday, November 14, 2021, at his home. He was born September 23, 1970, in Fontana, CA, to Robert Sr. and Sandra Lee (Burgey) Ratley.
JJ graduated from Buhler High School in 1988. He was a construction foreman for APAC-Shears. JJ enjoyed attending car shows, fishing, watching the San Francisco 49ers, and was a Marvel fan. He especially enjoyed spending time outdoors with his family, especially with his twin daughters. JJ was of the Catholic faith.
JJ is survived by: his twin daughters, Brooke Ratley (Cruz Vasquez) and Cheyenne Ratley; father, Robert Ratley, Sr. (Roben); brother, Robert Ratley, Jr. (Otha); and sister, Connie Cricket Casey (Brian Casey), all of Hutchinson; and nieces, nephews, great-niece and a great-nephew, Ryan Fenton, Renee Fenton, Rylee Fenton, Simon Hiebert, Leah Hiebert, Alexis Ratley, Macie McAllister, Stella Jo, Brianna Casey, Kodie Ann Casey, Brian Casey Jr., Mikhayla Casey, Ashley Mahoney, Anthony Mahoney, Kaelix Mahoney, Leighten Nusser, Alaric Mahoney, Hayden Nusser, Troy Nichols, Brianna Nichols, Wyatt Nichols, Dalton Rostetter, Alyssa Rostetter, Logan Rostetter, and Ashleigh Lollar.
He was preceded in death by his mom, Sandra Ratley and a niece, Laura Ratley.
Funeral liturgy will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, November 18, 2021, at Elliott Chapel, with Father Ned Blick officiating. Burial will follow in Fairlawn Burial Park, Hutchinson. Friends may call from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m., with the family present from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at Elliott Mortuary.
To view JJ’s funeral service online, the link will be available at the end of his obituary on Elliott Mortuary’s website the day of the service beginning at 9:30 a.m.
Memorials are suggested to the Jerry Ratley Memorial Fund, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.