Mr. Raymond F. Fraise, 74, of Burlington died at 1:05 p.m. Monday, May 15, 2017, at Great River Hospice House in West Burlington.
Born April 23, 1943 in Fort Madison, he was the son of Anthony and Claire (Hawkins) Fraise. On June 18, 1967 he married Lila Schmitz at First Assembly of God Church in Burlington. She preceded him in death on February 11, 2016.
Mr. Fraise delivered the Hawk Eye and the Des Moines Register and also worked at Ewinger Supply. He loved horses and working with cattle. He was a foster parent for many years.
Survivors include two sisters, Ruth Myers of Stronghurst, Illinois and Annette Jones of Ottumwa; and three brothers, Ralph Fraise of Croton, Glen Fraise of Argyle, and Alfred Fraise of Farmington.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, two brothers and two sisters.
A celebration of Mr. Fraise's life will be held at a later date. According to his wishes, cremation has been entrusted to Lunning Chapel.
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