1932
Leonard
2014
Leonard Frazier
December 13, 1932 — March 29, 2014
Leonard M. Frazier, age 81, of Albert Lea, MN, died on Saturday, March 29, 2014, at Good Samaritan Center after a courageous battle with Parkinson's disease.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, April 2, 2014 at the Faith Baptist Church in Albert Lea. The Reverend Dennis Seiler will officiate. Visitation will be held from 5-8 PM Tuesday at the Bonnerup Funeral Chapel, Albert Lea location, and again one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be at Sunset Rest Cemetery in Northwood, IA.
Leonard was born on December 13, 1932 in Clear Lake, IA to Milton and Hazel (Peterson) Frazier. He accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior at the age of 18. Leonard attended country schools and graduated from Rock Falls High School. He joined the Navy in 1952 and was a Yeoman 3rd Class and Communication Navigator during the Korean War. Leonard was united in marriage to Marian Brown on June 18, 1955 in Mason City, IA. They moved to rural Northwood where they farmed until 1970. Leonard worked at Freeborn Foods for six years. He was a heavy equipment operator at Freeborn-Mower Electric Cooperative and retired after 23 years. While there, he was awarded the Most Positive Employee Award. Leonard loved to serve in many various ministries of Faith Baptist Church where he was a faithful member. He enjoyed teaching Sunday School, being a song leader and soloist, deacon, groundskeeper, and outreach. He loved the people and loved to share the gospel of Jesus Christ. Leonard was a great encouragement to all the lives he touched and lived to the glory of the Lord. Leonard spent his last five years at Hidden Creek where he enjoyed many friendships. He enjoyed storytelling, walking, golfing, and spending special times with his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. His faith in God set an example to all who knew him. Leonard was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend; he will be deeply missed.
He is survived by his six children, Kathy (Gary) Watney of Albert Lea; Brenda (Jeff) Higgins of Eden Prairie; Jane Frazier of Oakdale; Carolyn (Danny) Park of Blooming Prairie; Mark (Jane) Frazier of Rogers; Laura (Troy) Timmerman of Blue Earth; grandchildren, Amber (Eric) Johnson, Sarah (Brent) Peterson, Lindsay (Michael) Johnson, Jamie Park, Hannah Frazier, John Frazier, Justin Frazier, Jessica Frazier, Jared Frazier, Spenser Timmerman; great grandchildren, Levi Johnson, Allie Johnson, and Henry Peterson. He is also survived by his three sisters: Mildred Crosby of Hobe Sound, FL; Frances Merfeld of Kenosha, WI; Dorothy Heinold of Mason City, IA; and brother, Maurice (Marlene) Frazier of Glenville; several sisters-in-law and brothers-in-laws and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 47 years; his parents; an infant brother; and several sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, April 2, 2014 at the Faith Baptist Church in Albert Lea. The Reverend Dennis Seiler will officiate. Visitation will be held from 5-8 PM Tuesday at the Bonnerup Funeral Chapel, Albert Lea location, and again one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be at Sunset Rest Cemetery in Northwood, IA.
Leonard was born on December 13, 1932 in Clear Lake, IA to Milton and Hazel (Peterson) Frazier. He accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior at the age of 18. Leonard attended country schools and graduated from Rock Falls High School. He joined the Navy in 1952 and was a Yeoman 3rd Class and Communication Navigator during the Korean War. Leonard was united in marriage to Marian Brown on June 18, 1955 in Mason City, IA. They moved to rural Northwood where they farmed until 1970. Leonard worked at Freeborn Foods for six years. He was a heavy equipment operator at Freeborn-Mower Electric Cooperative and retired after 23 years. While there, he was awarded the Most Positive Employee Award. Leonard loved to serve in many various ministries of Faith Baptist Church where he was a faithful member. He enjoyed teaching Sunday School, being a song leader and soloist, deacon, groundskeeper, and outreach. He loved the people and loved to share the gospel of Jesus Christ. Leonard was a great encouragement to all the lives he touched and lived to the glory of the Lord. Leonard spent his last five years at Hidden Creek where he enjoyed many friendships. He enjoyed storytelling, walking, golfing, and spending special times with his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. His faith in God set an example to all who knew him. Leonard was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend; he will be deeply missed.
He is survived by his six children, Kathy (Gary) Watney of Albert Lea; Brenda (Jeff) Higgins of Eden Prairie; Jane Frazier of Oakdale; Carolyn (Danny) Park of Blooming Prairie; Mark (Jane) Frazier of Rogers; Laura (Troy) Timmerman of Blue Earth; grandchildren, Amber (Eric) Johnson, Sarah (Brent) Peterson, Lindsay (Michael) Johnson, Jamie Park, Hannah Frazier, John Frazier, Justin Frazier, Jessica Frazier, Jared Frazier, Spenser Timmerman; great grandchildren, Levi Johnson, Allie Johnson, and Henry Peterson. He is also survived by his three sisters: Mildred Crosby of Hobe Sound, FL; Frances Merfeld of Kenosha, WI; Dorothy Heinold of Mason City, IA; and brother, Maurice (Marlene) Frazier of Glenville; several sisters-in-law and brothers-in-laws and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 47 years; his parents; an infant brother; and several sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law.
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