William Michael Fraser

Fraser, William Michael Age 68 of Woodbury, Minnesota. Passed away on February 7, 2015 following a long battle with Lewy Body Dementia. William was born February 8, 1946 in Fairmont, Minnesota and graduated from Fairmont High School in 1964 and St. Mary's University in Winona in 1968. He honorably served in the US Army from 1968 to 1970 and was awarded the Bronze Star and Purple Heart as a result of his courage and bravery. He then practiced as a CPA for 36 years. Preceded in death by parents, Bernard and Anna Marie and sister Mildred Fraser. Survived by wife, Terry; sons, Andrew (Joy) and Patrick (Stephanie Gaston); grandchildren, Max and Caswell; sisters, Coleen (Michael) Gillen, Dorothy (Robert) Allen, Gloria (Bruce) Soma, Barb (Steven) Sandberg, Teresa (Daniel) Romain, 21 nieces and nephews, 30 great-nieces and nephews, and a great, great-niece. Memorial service 10:30 am Thursday, February 12, 2015 at St. Luke Lutheran Church, 7000 Hinton Avenue S, Cottage Grove with visitation one hour prior. Interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Alzheimer's Association. Kok Funeral Home 651-459-2483 kokfuneral.com

Published on February 10, 2015