Ratkewicz, John V., of St. Peters died on Dec. 4, 2012 at age 60. Husband of Frances A. Ratkewicz (NEE: Bauer); son of the late Michael J. & Jean Ratkewicz; father of Joseph (Beth) Ratkewicz, Erin (Gregg) Diepenbrock & Carrie (Michael) Gereau; grandfather of Otto, Ava, Petra & George. John is also survived by brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews & in-laws. He is preceded in death by his brother, Anthony Ratkewicz. Memorials may be made to I U Foundation (Lung Cancer Research).