Raymond Martyniak

Martyniak, Raymond. Age 86. August 14, 2019 of Trenton, MI and Naples, FL. Raymond was born on December 28, 1932 in Detroit, MI. He married Rosemarie McLatcher and together they raised six children: Beloved husband of Rosemarie and of Sarah. Cherished father of Raymond (Jackie), Sherry (John) Shine, Joy (Donald) Plassman, Dawn (Rick) Meitz, Scott (Michelle) and Brent. Proud grandfather of 11 and great grandfather of 11. Also survived by many other loving family and friends. In 1961 he founded Ray’s Prime Meats which started as a one-man operation that Ray turned into a multimillion-dollar business. Ray was recognized as an innovator in business practices and store design. He made sure he repaid his success with deep community involvement and support. He attended the International Supermarket Institute and felt customer care and support were keys to success. Ray earned his Professional Certificate of Catering degree from Purdue University. Ray was the youngest President of the Trenton Rotary, President of the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce and President of the Michigan Association of Food Dealers. He was a Finalist for Entrepreneur of the year for the Greater Michigan area and was a member of the National Supermarket Institute, Guys Group of Naples, the Grosse Ile Yacht and County Clubs, Trenton Redevelopment Committee and the Trenton Business Association. In 1991 he married Sarah Pethick and together they traveled the world. Ray was an avid downhill skier, marathon runner, ice hockey player, water skier, tennis player, scuba diver and lover of the arts. He lived by the motto work hard, play hard. Ray had 86 great years and will be missed by many. Live-Love-Laugh-Be Happy