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Frazier

August 25, 1924 – November 15, 2006

Obituary

Charles O. Frazier, 82, of Keokuk, IA, died Wednesday, November 15, 2006 at his home. He was born on August 25, 1924 in Keokuk, IA, the son of Charles O. and Minnie Bear Frazier. On June 1, 1968, Charles was united in marriage to Lynn Rankin in Keokuk, IA. She survives. He is also survived by one son, Daniel R. Frazier of Keokuk, IA. He was preceded in death by his parents. Charles graduated from Keokuk High School with the class of 1942. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Iowa in 1949 and his Law Degree in 1954. In 1956 he was admitted to practice in the District Court of Southern Iowa and received his certificate of admission to practice in the Supreme Court of Iowa. In 1957 he completed a Post Graduate Course in Trial Technique from the Lawyers Post Graduate Clinics in Chicago, IL. He practiced law in Keokuk Iowa for 42 years, retiring in 1998. Charles was a veteran of the United States Air Force and served during WW II and the Korean Conflict. He served as a Gunner on B-29s during WW II. Charles was discharged from active duty in 1953 and continued to serve in the Air Force Reserves until his retirement from the military with the rank of Major in 1970 He was a member of Delta Tau Delta fraternity, the American Bar Association, the Iowa Bar Association where he had served on the Board of Governors in 1990, and the Missouri Bar Association. He also was a member of the American Legion Post 41 and the VFW Post 3508 in Keokuk, IA. Charles had been very active in his community and state. He served on the Keokuk City Council for two terms in 1963-1965, served as Iowa State Representative for one term and also served in the CIA. He enjoyed woodworking, making stained glass projects, rock collecting and collecting classic Corvair cars. Memorials may be made to the Lee County Hospice or the American Legion Post #41. A private family burial with Military Rites will be held at the Keokuk National Cemetery. A reception for family and friends will be held at 2:30 p.m., Monday, November 20 at the American Legion in Keokuk, IA.
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