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RAPHAEL MARZEAN

Ray passed away unexpectedly on Sept. 2 at the age of 63.

Ray was born in Alpena, Mich., on June 28, 1954. He served in the United States Navy and attended college at Lake Superior State. Ray was co-owner of MarCum Enterprises/MarCum Technologies for 18 years. He most recently worked at Starkey Hearing Technologies as a Firmware Technician in Research and Development. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. Ray was a talented mandolin and guitar player. His passion was playing and singing with his friends and family, specifically Friday night jam sessions in his basement. He had a great love of fishing, hunting and cherished his annual family camping trips to Bear Head Lake State Park.

Survived by his loving wife, Lee Ann (Busch) Marzean; son Jesse Marzean; daughter Stacy Ramseth (Nate); mother Elaine Marzean; brother Terry Marzean (Kim); grandchildren Jonathan Miranda, Emma Marzean, Raylan Marzean, Finley Ramseth; niece Rachel Marzean and many close family friends. He will be greatly missed by many.

He is preceded in death by his father, Raphael Marzean.

A visitation to share stories, memories and music will be held on Saturday, Sept. 9, from 1-4 p.m. at Peterson Chapel in St. Michael.

The Peterson Chapel, St. Michael/Albertville, Minn., assisted the family with arrangements. Online condolences can be made at www.thepetersonchapel.com