Joe is the President of J. E. Ratterman & Son Funeral Home.

He is a fourth generation licenced funeral director/embalmer.

Joe's married, has three children and 3 grandchildren.

Joe is extremely active in his commitment to the community and the families he serves.

A list below demonstrates some of his involvement.

-Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church
Finance Council, Eucharistic Minister

-South Louisville Business Assocation
former Treasurer

-Iroquois Area Business Association

-Fall Cities Funeral Directors
Past President

-Funeral Auto Company
Board Member

-Captians Quarters Yacht Club
Board Member, Secretary and Vice President

-KY Funeral Directors Association

-National Funeral Directors Association

-Graduate of University of Louisville, 1969

-Graduate of DeSales High School, 1965

-Served in the US Army 5010th Hospital Unit, 1969-1975