Obituary of Raymond Oliver Petit

Raymond Oliver Petit was born on November 28, 1931 in Newport, Michigan. He is one of nine children born from the union of the late August Petit and the late Veronica (Grajewska) Petit. Raymond married LaDonna Jean Kull on June 21, 1951 at Zion Lutheran Church in Monroe and from this union came the birth of two children.

Raymond was a hard worker, running Petit Farms into its next generation, taking retirement in 2008. He truly enjoyed working in the fields and tending to his gardens. Raymond lived a very simple life and enjoyed the small things that life offered. He enjoyed his family and visiting neighbors while out on the four-wheeler. He enjoyed long days outside, always looking forward to the spring months after a long cold winter.

Raymond Oliver Petit, age 85 of Newport passed away at 6:03pm on Sunday, November 26, 2017 at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital. In addition to his parents, his passing is preceded in death by his beloved wife: LaDonna (Kull) Petit; his son and daughter in law: Terry and Bonnie Petit; five brothers: John, Louis, Robert, Al and Henry Petit; and three sisters: Margaret Owsinek, Geraldine Polhamus and Josephine Walerius.

To cherish his memory, Raymond leaves his son: Tracy (Trudy) Petit of Newport; four grandchildren: Billy Petit , Harley Petit, Taneil Petit and TJ Petit; and five great grandchildren: Morgan, Henry, Taylor, Kylie and Hunter.

Private graveside services were held on Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at Roselawn Memorial Park in LaSalle. Arrangements have been entrusted to Merkle Funeral Service, 2442 North Monroe Street, Monroe (734)384-5185.

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