John D. Ratzlaff, 74, died Sunday, March 15, 2026 at Wheatridge Park Care Center in Liberal.  

He was born Dec. 24, 1951 to John and Marjorie (Hightower) Ratzlaff.

He graduated from Liberal High School with the Class of 1970.  After graduating, he attended West Texas Tech in Canyon, Texas. 

After two years at West Texas Tech, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and was stationed at Fort Hood and in Germany. 

He worked as a computer technician for Storage Tech. 

When John moved to Liberal, he worked at Seward County Community College, from which he retired in 2017.

He enjoyed woodworking and golfing.

Survivors include daughter, Angela Blubaugh, Oklahoma City; three brothers: Arlo Ratzlaff, Liberal, Larry Ratzlaff, Liberal, and Randy Ratzlaff, Amarillo, Texas.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Richard Ratzlaff.

• There will be no visitation as cremation will take place.

Condolences may be left at millermortuary.net.