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Fraser, Daniel McKenzie Sr.
83, of Webster Groves, MO on Sunday, Aug 23, 2020. Dear son of the late Donald V. and Helen (nee Saunders) Fraser, Sr.; Loving husband of Norma Jean (nee Eckert) Fraser; Devoted father of Daniel M. Fraser Jr. (Wendy), Julia M. Fraser (Thierry Defechereux), and Carrie F.. Eisenbeis (Jack); Adoring grandfather to Natalie, MacKenzie, and William Fraser; Jaclyn (Clare), John, James (Mack), and August Eisenbeis; and Emma Defechereux; Cherished brother of David Fraser and the late Donald V. (Barbara) Fraser, Margaret (Charles) DeBlieux, and Alice (Jack) Webb; dear uncle, great-uncle, brother-in-law, cousin and friend to many.
Dr. Fraser was born and raised in St. Louis and attended Barat Hall, St. Louis University High School, Georgetown University, and St. Louis University where he received his medical degree. He served as Chief Surgical Resident at St Louis University Hospital and following a second residency as a cardiovascular fellow, he served as a Major in the US Army at the 121 Evacuation Hospital in S. Korea. He practiced general and thoracic surgery at St. Mary's and Faith West Hospitals for over 30 years and served as Director, Department of Surgery and Director, Surgical-Intensive Care Unit at St. Mary's Health Center for ten of those. He was appointed by the Secretary of Health and Human Services to serve on the National Advisory General Medical Sciences Council of the National Institute of Health from 1986-89 and was promoted to the rank of Clinical Professor at St Louis University in 1991.
He loved his family, especially his grandchildren, had a great sense of humor, and enjoyed playing a variety of sports throughout his life including basketball, tennis, golf and skiing (which he took up at the age of 50), re-learning German during retirement and traveling with his wife, family and friends.
Services: A funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, August 29 at 9:30 a.m. at Mary Queen of Peace, 676 W Lockwood Ave., Webster Groves. Interment immediately following at Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Society of St. Vincent de Paul (svdpstlouis.org) or Memory Care Home Solutions
(memorycarehs.org) appreciated. See boppchapel.com
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Pat checkett
August 31, 2020
I recall dr Fraser’s being a part of dr Doyle’s surgeons many years ago - special gentleman
Julie Holland
August 28, 2020
Dr. and Mrs. Fraser were wonderful neighbors. He was always willing to take a minute to say hello, friendly and always happy. Prayers to the entire family as I know he will be missed. He was a very good person.
Luci Short
August 27, 2020
David Fraser and family I am so very sorry for your loss.
Luci Short
Maureen Ballard
August 27, 2020
Dr.Fraser performed surgery on me 40 years ago for Hodgkins disease. At the time I was 12 or 13 years old. He told me that it was one of the hardest surgeries he performed because he had a daughter of similar age and he connected with me emotionally because of it. I remember him crying at my bedside with me. He also, against my parents wishes, gave permission for me to go roller skating a week after surgery. I of course fell and broke my stitches open, he sewed me back up and made me promise to never ask him to go roller skating again until the stitches were fully healed. I truly loved him for being a great doctor and a surgeon and am forever grateful for him extending my life!! My condolences to his family and friends for losing a terrific man and surgeon
Martin Pomphrey, M.D.
August 26, 2020
Sad to hear of Dan’s passing. Dan was a resident when I rotated through surgery and subsequently served as a surgical intern at SLU. A fine teacher, surgeon, and, man. If one’s goal is to leave the world a better place for our being here, Dan was a success. The world is a better place. My prayers go to Dan and his family.
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