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Personal note from Frank's daughter, Patty

Thank you all for visiting this site and contributing to keep his memory preserved for generations in the future. Please, if you would, take some time to share a memory or a photo that you have of Frank - I'd love to know what he meant to you, how he contributed to your lives and all the other crazy sh*t that he pulled in between. There is no one quite like my dad, I think on that we can all agree. Please let me know your memories, share your photos, let me know what it means to "Pull a Frank" to you - whether that's creating a parking spot *anywhere* he saw fit or selling ice to an Eskimo.

For everyone that has been following up, reaching out and checking in - thank you. Know that your outreach means more than my silence would suggest. I intend to get back to all of you as things calm down. Until then, I look forward to celebrating my father with you in July.

Updates

Update from July 17, 2023

You can view the speeches from the celebration of life at the google drive link below:
https://drive.google.com/file…

Please feel free to share photos from the event on the "Memories" page.

Update from June 30, 2023

If you have a private memory that you would like to share or any photos, please email thewasthatnever@gmail.com.

Obituary

Frank Ratermann Jr. of New Orleans died on May 25th at West Jefferson Hospital after a long illness. He was 70 years old.

Frank was born in Falls Church, Virginia, the youngest son of Ed and Martha Ratermann. At the age of eleven his family relocated to India, where his father served in the diplomatic corps. These formative years gave Frank an open appreciation of other people and cultures, along with an improvisational flair which …

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Born

March 5th, 1953
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Passed away

May 25th, 2023
New Orleans

Other key details

Cause of death

Cirrhosis of the liver

Method of disposition

Cremation

Mothe Funeral Home
Funeral services provided by

Mothe Funeral Home

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