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Ryan Martin Obituary
MARTIN, Ryan Matthew, age 24, of Centerville, passed away on Monday, August 14, 2023. Ryan was born on November 22, 1998 in Kettering, Ohio and graduated from Centerville High School. He was a funny, witty, tech wiz who was loved by his co-workers at Winston Heat Treating, Inc. Ryan was compassionate with a good heart. He loved animals, weightlifting and riding motorcycles. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Luis Martin; maternal grandmother, Nancy Schulte; uncles, Tom Rafferty and Michael Schulte; cousin, Christopher Schulte. Ryan is survived by his father, John (Marlene Simpson) Martin; mother, Petrea (Clay) Halsey; maternal grandfather, Robert Schulte (Libby); uncles, Seth Martin, Craig (Meg) Schulte; aunt, Cici Martin; cousins, Colleen McEnhill, Wesley and Jay Schulte; 2nd cousin, Erinn Rafferty. Family will greet friends 11AM-1PM on Saturday, August 19 at ROUTSONG FUNERAL HOME, 2100 E STROOP RD, KETTERING. Funeral services will begin at 1PM at the funeral home. Ryan will be laid to rest at Centerville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial donations to TJ's Place of Hope, 85 E Franklin St, Dayton, OH 45459 or St. Jude's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Pl, Memphis, TN 38105. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be made at www.routsong.com.
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Jeffrey Palaferri
March 15, 2024
May God bless Ryan. I too heard his loving Mom on Glen Beck's radio show. So heartbreaking.
Steve Martin
March 14, 2024
I just heard about your terrible loss listening to a replay of Glenn´s podcast. My only nephew´s name is Ryan Martin. I wanted to hug you so bad. May God give you strength and grace to continue until you are reunited again. Praying for you.
Diane
March 9, 2024
Patrea, I cried with you today as I listened to your story about Ryan. As a Mom, my heart breaks for you and your family. You'll be in my prayers tonight.
Joe
March 8, 2024
Praying lives will be saved and laws written because of your testimony of your son´s life and death on national radio.
Deuteronomy 30:19
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Lucie
March 8, 2024
Dear Petrea and family,
Like Melissa, I heard you on the radio today. You are an amazing woman and Ryan´s memory will live on! Sending prayers & hugs!
Don Campbell
March 8, 2024
Also heard about you on the radio. Your struggle for justice will not be forgotten!
One mother to another
March 8, 2024
My heart goes out to you
Melissa
March 8, 2024
Just heard you on the radio - praying for you and want you to know that I CARE and will pray for you.
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