Submitted by: John C. Monk
David
L. Frazier
Sept. 28, 1945 - Aug. 8, 2010
OSCEOLA - David L. Frazier, 64, of Osceola, passed away of
natural causes at 9:53 p.m. Sunday, August 8, 2010, in his
residence. David was born September 28, 1945, in Mishawaka,
Indiana, to the late Charles and Bernice M. (Foy) Frazier. On
September 28, 1977, David married Jewel Eaton in Mishawaka,
Indiana. Jewel survives along with their children, Johnnie (Ines)
Dudeck of Allen, Texas, and Julie (Michael) Suetkamp of Osceola,
Indiana. Also surviving are eight grandchildren, Jason and Joshua
Roth, Erik Silquero, Amanda and Bridgette Suetkamp, Jamie, Joanna
and David Dudeck; as well as a great-granddaughter, Lucie
Silquero. Surviving as well are his siblings, Harold (Debbie)
Frazier of Elkhart, Daisy Yawkey and Viola "Hopie"
Weldy, both of Michigan, and Dorothy Breden of Osceola. David is
also survived by 19 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death
by his brothers, Charles "Butch" Frazier and Robert
Frazier, and his brother-in-law, Ralph Breden. Visitation will be
held from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, August 11, 2010, in Chapel Hill
Funeral Home, Osceola. There will also be one hour of calling
prior to the 10:00 a.m. funeral service on Thursday, August 12,
2010, in the Chapel Hill Funeral Home. Interment and military
honors will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. David served
his country as a paratrooper and drill sergeant in the U.S. Army.
During his two tours in Vietnam, he earned two Purple
Hearts, two Bronze
Stars for Valor, and the Combat Infantry Badge, before
his honorable discharge in 1972. He was employed as a truck
driver for several years, and most recently was employed by
Indiana Transport, delivering RV units throughout the United
States. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, and spending time with
his grandkids. The family wishes to thank the Elkhart staff of
the Center for Hospice and Palliative Care for the care and
compassion shown to them during their time of need. In David's
memory, contributions may be made to the Center for Hospice and
Palliative Care. To sign the guest register or offer online
condolences, please visit our website at www.chapelhillmemorial.com.
Published in South Bend Tribune on August 10, 2010