Frederick Ratcliff, Jr.

Frederick Ratcliff, Jr., 44, of Goshen died Sunday, February 28, 2021 at I.U. Health Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis.

He was born September 12, 1976 in Goshen.

Survivors include his parents, Frederick and Cathy Ratcliff, Sr., Goshen; birth mother, Juanita Springer; former wife and caretaker, Angela Ratcliff, Goshen; three children, Connor, Lynkyn and Chloe, all at home; two brothers, Robert Springer, Arkansas and Kellis Morris, Ohio; and two sisters, Mary Springer and Gina Ryan, both of Goshen.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Phillip and Janet Ratcliff; a brother, Gary Ratcliff; and a sister, Katie Springer.

A lifelong are resident, Fred was a 1995 Goshen High School graduate and former All-American in football, track and basketball. He was an active participant at the Community Church of Waterford. He worked as a truck driver for Ceres Solutions.

Fred enjoyed time with family and friends. He coached for Goshen J.F.L., the girls’ basketball program at Goshen Community Schools; and took special pride in coaching his sons in wrestling. He was an avid dog lover, and an amazing friend to so many; he would do anything for a friend at the drop of a hat.

Visitation will be Friday, March 5 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Community Church of Waterford, 65154 C. R. 21, Goshen and Saturday from 10 a.m. until the 11 a.m. memorial service at the church. After the service, all are welcome to gather at the V.F.W. on Pike Street to further reminisce and celebrate Fred's life.

Memorial gifts in Fred’s honor may be directed to Goshen Junior Football League, 63574 C.R. 19, Goshen, IN  46526.