Jesse J. Frazee

1922 - 2017

Jesse J. Frazee
EAST PEORIA - Jesse J. Frazee, 94, of East Peoria, IL, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2017, at Fondulac Rehabilitation and Health Center.
He was born January 28, 1922, in Bartonville, IL, to Loren and Dollie (Moss) Frazee. He married Betty Cage in 1942. She preceded him in death. Jesse later married Alice Meurn in 1974. She also preceded him in death.
Surviving are his children, Suzan (Michael) Taylor of East Peoria, Jack Frazee of Omaha, NB, Ned (Kay) Frazee of Peoria, Mike Frazee of Morton and Joe (Linda) Frazee of Lincoln; step-daughter, Alice Schroen of Washington; thirteen grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren.
Jesse was also preceded in death by his parents; his son, Timothy; step-son, Carl Meurn; four grandchildren; three brothers; and three sisters.
Jesse was a veteran of the United States Army, serving during World War II in the South Pacific. After his time in the service, Jesse worked as a machine operator at Keystone Steel and Wire for over twenty-five years, retiring in 1987.
His hobbies and interests included luxury cars, fishing with his children, Chicago Cubs baseball, ice tea and spending time with family and friends. Jesse was a pitcher for Peoria's All City Baseball team in the late 1940s.
Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, January 6, 2017, at Remmert Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Fondulac Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to T.A.P.S.
Online tributes can be made at www.RemmertFuneralHome.com.