RACINE – Paul L. Martinson, 77, passed away at Ascension All Saints Hospital on Friday January 22, 2021. Paul was born in Racine on June 19, 1943 to Elmer and Harriet (nee, Sorenson) Martinson. On October 17, 1964 he married the love of his life Lynne Spangenberg, who preceded him in death in 2018.Paul was president of Diamond Transportation for 22 years retiring in 2010 after 44 years. He was a member of the Racine Founders Rotary Club serving as president 1999-2000. He was also a member of St. John Lutheran Church where he served as chairman of the congregation for the past eleven years. Paul had a smile that made you smile back and always had a joke to tell. Faith and family were most important to him. He will be deeply missed by all. Survivors include his son, Tim (Kristin Kim) Martinson; and daughter, Kristen (Michael) Fox; grandchildren, Haley, Miranda, Gavin and Dylan; his sister Barbara (Richard) Jones; his brother-in-law, Jim (Beth) Spangenberg; Paul is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends including his Mocha Lisa coffee buddies Al and Dave and his Wednesday golfing group. He was preceded in death by his wife, his parents; and his angel grandsons, Collin and Brandon Fox. Out of respect of the current pandemic the family will have a private family funeral service for Paul. It will be live streamed on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. The link for the live Facebook stream will be available right before the service on the funeral home web site on Paul's obituary page. Interment will take place at West Lawn Memorial Park. A celebration of Paul's life for all extended family and dear friends will be held at a later date and all will be welcome. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the St John's Lutheran Church Endowment Fund, 1501 Erie Street, Racine, WI 53402 is requested.