Our knowledgeable staff are passionate about providing families guidance and support during the funeral planning process and well after the funeral. Together, we can honor your loved one’s life while beginning your grief journey.

 

 

Joseph E. Ratterman & Son, Inc.

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JOSEPH E. RATTERMAN III President/Licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer
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JOSEPH E . RATTERMAN JR. Vice President/Licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer
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OWEN LEITSCH Licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer in Kentucky and Indiana
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BRANDON M. MURPHY Licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer
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RON BLOCK Chapel Duty Assistant

Ratterman Southwest Funeral Home

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JOSEPH E. RATTERMAN IV Licensed Funeral Director
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KEVIN COMSTOCK Chapel Duty Assistant
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DEL BLACK Licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer
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LENNY BLACK Licensed Funeral Director
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CATHY FELTON Office Administrator

JOSEPH E. RATTERMAN III

President/Licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer
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Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church
DeSales High School, Graduate of 1994
University of Louisville Business School. Graduate of 1998
Mid America College of Funeral Service, Graduate of 2005
Knights of Columbus, McKune Council
Fall Cities Funeral Directors Association-Past President
Married; 3 children

JOSEPH E . RATTERMAN JR.

Vice President/Licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer
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Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, finance council board member
DeSales High School, graduate of 1965
University of Louisville Business School, graduate of 1969
U.S. Army Medic, 5010th US Army Hospital Unit
Knights of Columbus, McKune Council
Captains Quarters Marina, former board member
Iroquois Area Business Association, board member
South Louisville Business Association, board member
Parkridge Place Neighborhood Association, board member
Numerous funeral related organizations, board member
Married, 3 children; 4 grandchildren

JOSEPH E. RATTERMAN IV

Licensed Funeral Director
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Joseph joined the family business in July of 2020. He is now the first 6th generation family memeber to join the tradition of serving our community. Prior to coming in, Joseph worked as a supervisor for United Parcel Service for 4 years.

DeSales High School, Graduate of 2015

University of Louisville, Currently attending

 

OWEN LEITSCH

Licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer in Kentucky and Indiana
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Eastern High School, Graduate of 1996
Mid America College of Funeral Service, Graduate of 1999

BRANDON M. MURPHY

Licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer
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Lincoln-Way Central Community High School, New Lenox, Illinois, graduate 2002

Joliet Junior Community College, Joiet, Illinois, 2003-2005

Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science, Cincinnati, Ohio, graduate of 2007

Knights of Columbus, McKune Council

KEVIN COMSTOCK

Chapel Duty Assistant
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Navy Veteren

DeSales High School, Graduate of 1979

DEL BLACK

Licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer
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LENNY BLACK

Licensed Funeral Director
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CATHY FELTON

Office Administrator
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RON BLOCK

Chapel Duty Assistant
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