Martin H. Small died July 2, 2024, surrounded by household, after a year-long battle with most cancers. He was born in Chicago, IL Might 18, 1934, to Abe and Sidel Small, the youngest of three brothers. With perseverance, onerous work, and at all times humor he joined the service after ending two years of school, the place he served in Hawaii when, as he put it, “peace broke out.” He completed faculty at Roosevelt, the place he met, charmed, and married Merle Kromer, his spouse of 64 years.Marty labored within the well being care area initially in gross sales, and subsequently turned a serial entrepreneur. He based Hydro-Med, that developed novel sterile provides for surgical procedure; he subsequently labored as a vp of a software program gross sales and set up firm. Through the years his work took his household from Chicago, to New York, to Dallas, after which again to Chicago. In retirement, Marty and Merle moved to Rochester, MN, to be nearer to their daughters and sons-in-law, Vicki and Paul Friedman, and Susan and Troy Mikell. Marty can be survived by granddaughters Lindsay (married to Jonathan), Hannah, and Madeline, and grandsons Noah (married to Maddie), Adam, and Matthew, and great-grandsons (dad and mom Lindsay/Jon) Asher and Simon. Marty loved journey, expertise, golf, and spending time with mates; for years “the blokes” would meet at a restaurant each Thursday, and share laughs and good instances. After retirement he volunteered at Mayo Clinic, taught lessons for seniors on how one can use an iPhone, learn avidly and shared articles extensively with family and friends. His ultimate phrases mirror his humor and heat – when his daughters entered his hospital room he seemed up and uttered, “thanks for coming.” He might be deeply missed; he was an actual gem. In lieu of flowers memorial donations could also be made to the Pam Stern Legacy of Hope, c/o Keshet, keshet.org Ranfranz and Vine Funeral House is honored to be serving the Small household. To share a particular reminiscence or condolence, please go to www.ranfranzandvinefh.com