Gerald "Bud" Fraize

Gerald "Bud" Fraize obituary, Evansville, IN

Gerald "Bud" Fraize

Gerald Fraize Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Ziemer Funeral Home -Central Chapel on Mar. 21, 2025.

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Gerald "Bud" Fraize, 64, of Evansville, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital. He was born October 17, 1960 in Frankfort, KY to the late Gerald and Shirley (Grayson) Fraize
Gerald was a wonderful and gifted artist. He was also a talented actor and appeared in the movies, A League of Their Own and Herbie: Fully Loaded. Gerald loved listening to Elvis and singing Karaoke.
Gerald is survived by his wife of 17 years, Linda (Cowan) Fraize; daughters, Jennifer and Ann; stepsons, Jason and Jonathan Cowan; many grandchildren; sister, Sherri; brothers, Jimmy and Mike Fraize; aunt and uncle, Robert and Mary Grayson; and nephews, Jason and Jake Fraize.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Robert Fraize and Gerald Fraize, Jr.
A Memorial service will be held at a later date. Ziemer Funeral Home Central Chapel is handling the arrangements.
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