William “Fred” Fraser, 85, of Monticello, IN  passed away Monday, January 22, 2024.  He was born in Buffalo, IN on October 2, 1938, the son of Lincoln Young Fraser and Nina May (Bliss) Fraser.  

 

He served his nation in the United States Airforce.  Fred went on to be a carpenter and roofer.   He was known for making United States flag cases and uniform cases as well.  Fred was an avid bowler.  He was a member of Amvets POST 91, Redman’s Lodge, and the Eagles Lodge of Monticello.  

 

Fred touched so many lives by sharing his infamous goatee saying “Baaa” and was known to always have a full goatee.  

 

He is survived by his loving wife, Nancy (Breneman) Fraser; three children:  William “Bill” (Joan) Fraser, Gerald “Jerry” Fraser, and Teresa Maxwell (Brandon);  grandchildren:  Kylie Romano (Aaron), Abigail Fraser (Dalton Agee), and Branson Maxwell;  great-grandchildren:  Kolton Romano, Alix Romano, and Waylon Agee.  Several Nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews.  

 

He was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers:  John Fraser, Lincoln Fraser, Lynn Fraser, Larry Fraser, and infant brother Tommy Fraser;  and two sisters:  Fuschia Heglin, and Phyllis Dishon.  

 

Visitation will be held on Monday, January 29, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Miller-Roscka Funeral Home of Monticello.  Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. at Miller – Roscka Funeral Home Monday, January 29, 2024.  Interment with military honors will follow at IOOF Riverview Cemetery of Monticello.  Minister and nephew of Fred, Todd Fraser, will be officiating.  Donations may be made to:  Amvets Scholarship Fund in memory of Fred.  

 

Miller-Roscka Funeral Home is honored to be handling the arrangements.