Glen Edward Fraise, 75, of Charleston, Iowa, passed away at 9:08 a.m. Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at his home in Charleston.
He was born on May 15, 1950, in Fort Madison, Iowa, the son of Anthony and Clara (Hawkins) Fraise. On May 26, 1973, he married Cheryl Smith in Burlington, Iowa.
Survivors include his wife: Cheryl; children: Jennifer (Jason) Anderson of Donnellson, Iowa, Aaron (Ann) Fraise of Charleston, Iowa; grandchildren: Andrew Shaffer, Alexis Fraise, Addalyn Fraise, Ariah Fraise, Izzabell Anderson, Loki Anderson; one great granddaughter: Mia; two brothers: Ralph (Betty) Fraise of Farmington, Iowa, Alfred Fraise of Farmington, Iowa and one sister: Annette Jones of Ottumwa, Iowa. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers: Melvin, Raymond, Ronald and three sisters: Josephine, Esther, Ruth Ann.
Glen was a United States Army veteran, stationed in Germany during the Vietnam era. He worked maintenance at Fruehauf prior to closing. He then worked as an electrician. Glen loved the outdoors, collecting arrowheads, fishing, hunting and logging. Most of all, he enjoyed being with family and watching his grandchildren.
Glen’s wish was to pass away at his home surrounded by his family. The family sends a special thank you out to Every Step Hospice and Wendy Harshbarger for helping fulfill his wish.
His body has been entrusted to the crematory of Schmitz Funeral Home for cremation.
Per his wishes, there will be no services at this time.
A memorial has been established in his memory and can be mailed to the family at: Schmitz Funeral Home, P.O. Box 56, Donnellson, Iowa 52625.
Schmitz Funeral Home of Donnellson is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.schmitzfuneralhomes.com.