Steven Jay Frayre

Steven “Steve” Jay Frayre who spent a lifetime photographing races, crossed the finish line into Heaven on March 26, 2025. Born in Lansing, MI on August 21, 1964 to Roger and Marilyn (Dargitz) Frayre, Steve grew up loving racing and started taking pictures at sprint car races when he was only 19 years old. With a real talent for capturing the perfect race moments, Steve had several shots that were used as covers for national magazines.  

Steve met his wife in their high school psychology class, and they were married at the age of 20. A kind, loving family man and devoted Christian, he was always trying to make others feel better, especially with a good joke. Always in search of fun adventures, he enjoyed playing guitar (and collecting them), golfing, waterskiing, and time spent at their family cottage in Barryton. He worked in the restaurant business, with his last job as a manager at Olive Garden until he suffered a stroke and could not work any longer.

Steve is survived by his wife of 40 years, Laura; children, Cheryl (Rory) McCaslin-Frayre and Victoria Frayre; granddaughters, Layla, Bailey, and Anna; mother, Marilyn Frayre; siblings, Danny (Linda) Frayre and Liz Frayre; cousin, Bart (Harunna) Faulkner; and nephews, Ashly (Kammy) Frayre, and their children, Carson and Brody; and Matthew Frayre and his children, Camden, Preston, and Jameson.  He was predeceased by his father, Roger Frayre; and aunts, Darlene and Diane.

Friends are encouraged to support Steve’s family by attending services or sharing memories on his Tribute Page at www.prayfuneral.com. Visitation is Saturday, March 29, 1-2:00 p.m. with Funeral Services at 2:00 p.m. at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte with Pastor James Haldane officiating. If desired, the family suggests memorial contributions to Eaton Rapids Church of the Nazarene. The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.