Ernest E. Frayer

Ernest E. Frayer obituary, Highland, IL

Ernest E. Frayer

Ernest Frayer Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home - Highland on Jun. 26, 2025.

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Ernest E. "Ernie" Frayer, age 88 of Alhambra, IL, died Monday, June 23, 2025, at Alhambra Rehab & Health Care in Alhambra, IL.
He was born on Saturday, August 22, 1936, in Evergreen, WI, the son of Ernest and Marie (nee West) Frayer.
Ernest was an avid coon hunter and loved being outdoors. Ernest was passionate about his over-the-road trucking and drove for more than 40 years.
Survivors include:
Son - Allen Frayer, Fillmore, IL
Daughter - Lory (Bill) Crabtree, Hartsburg, IL
Grandson - Travis Frayer, Hillsboro, IL
Grandchild - Austin Frayer
Grandchild - Matt Frayer
Grandchild - AJ Frayer
Great Grandchild - Maeley Frayer
Great Grandchild - Amira Frayer
Brother - Leon Frayer
Brother - Oravel Frayer
Brother - Gene Frayer
Brother - Nobel Frayer
Sister - Agnes Andres
Sister - Helen Richter
Sister - Alyce Frayer
He was preceded in death by:
Father - Ernest Frayer
Mother - Marie Frayer, nee West
Son - Ernest D. Frayer, died 8/2020
Brother - Floyd Frayer
Twin Brother - Earl Ezra Frayer, died 9/11/2015
Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL.
There are no services or visitations at this time.
Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.

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Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home - Highland

1501 9th Street at Lemon Street, Highland, IL 62249-0187

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