Martin "Marty" A. Raef
March 7, 1963 — September 20, 2024
Martin Raef “Marty”
March 7, 1963 – September 20, 2024
Martin Raef, affectionately known as “Marty,” passed away peacefully on September 20, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Florida, at the age of 61, after a courageous year-and-a-half battle with cancer. Born on March 7, 1963, in Amarillo, Texas, to Leonard Elston Raef and Mary Caroline Koenig, Marty lived a life filled with love, laughter, and family. He resided in Boynton Beach, Florida, where he enjoyed life by the ocean, a place that always brought him joy and peace.
Marty spent 15 years working for Southwest Airlines, where his outgoing personality and infectious smile brought joy to everyone he encountered. He had a gift for making people laugh and feel at ease.
He is survived by his devoted partner, Richard “Rick” Beuter III, and a large family who loved him dearly. Marty is predeceased by his parents, Leonard Elston Raef and Mary Caroline Koenig, and is survived by his siblings: Yvonne Long, Stanley Raef, Kenneth Raef, Lynette Ford, Virgil Raef, Mary Lou Skrabits, Alvin Raef, Brian Raef, and Mark Raef. Marty was also a beloved uncle to numerous nieces and nephews, who brought great joy to his life.
Marty’s legacy of kindness, humor, and love will live on in the hearts of his family, a large group of friends, and his amazing support system. A Celebration of Marty's Life will be held Saturday, November 16, 2024 from 1:00 pm until 6:00 pm at a location to be announced.
March 7, 1963 – September 20, 2024
Martin Raef, affectionately known as “Marty,” passed away peacefully on September 20, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Florida, at the age of 61, after a courageous year-and-a-half battle with cancer. Born on March 7, 1963, in Amarillo, Texas, to Leonard Elston Raef and Mary Caroline Koenig, Marty lived a life filled with love, laughter, and family. He resided in Boynton Beach, Florida, where he enjoyed life by the ocean, a place that always brought him joy and peace.
Marty spent 15 years working for Southwest Airlines, where his outgoing personality and infectious smile brought joy to everyone he encountered. He had a gift for making people laugh and feel at ease.
He is survived by his devoted partner, Richard “Rick” Beuter III, and a large family who loved him dearly. Marty is predeceased by his parents, Leonard Elston Raef and Mary Caroline Koenig, and is survived by his siblings: Yvonne Long, Stanley Raef, Kenneth Raef, Lynette Ford, Virgil Raef, Mary Lou Skrabits, Alvin Raef, Brian Raef, and Mark Raef. Marty was also a beloved uncle to numerous nieces and nephews, who brought great joy to his life.
Marty’s legacy of kindness, humor, and love will live on in the hearts of his family, a large group of friends, and his amazing support system. A Celebration of Marty's Life will be held Saturday, November 16, 2024 from 1:00 pm until 6:00 pm at a location to be announced.
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