Edward Charles Raymund (August 26, 1928 – December 9, 2008) was an American businessman and the founder of Tech Data Corp.[1][2]
Raymund was born to poor family on August 26, 1928[2][3] in Hollywood, California, and raised in Los Angeles.[1] He served in the Army Air Corps and attended the University of Southern California[1] on the G.I. Bill.[2]
Raymund was a supporter of the Noble Vikings of Orange County Charity, Mission Hospital, St. Margaret's Episcopal School, the Mission of San Juan Capistrano, the San Juan Capistrano Historical Society, The Boys and Girls Club of San Juan Capistrano, the OJAI Museum of Art, Newport Sports Museum, the Defense Orientation Conference Association, and the USC Trojans football team.[1]
Raymund was married twice. His first wife was Annette Leah Raymund, who was Jewish.[1][4] They had four children: Lena Raymund Rogachevky, Karen Raymund Marder, Suzanne Raymund Zigun, and Steve A. Raymund.[4] His second wife was Tricia Madison; they had one child: Matthew Madison Raymund.[1] He died on December 9, 2008, in Mission Viejo, California.[1] Services were held at St. Margaret's Episcopal Church in San Juan Capistrano, California.[1] His son, Steve, served as CEO of Tech Data from 1986[5] until 2006.
His granddaughter is actress Monica Raymund.
