Marvin “Marv” E. Fraker of Jackson, age 87, died Monday, Oct. 5, 2020 at Arbor Manor in Spring Arbor, MI.
He was born July 8, 1933 in Deerfield MI to Irvin and Pearl (Weber) Fraker.
Marv graduated from Ann Arbor High School in 1952. He was All-State in both football and wrestling. This earned him an athletic scholarship to Michigan State University where he played football for one season. After one semester at Michigan State University, he decided to return home to become a plumber. He received his journeyman’s plumbing license in 1957 and his Master plumbing license in 1970. Marv owned Fraker Plumbing Inc. from 1971-1985. He was a member of Plumbers/Pipefitters UA Local 190 for over 66 years.
Funeral services will be held Friday, Oct. 9, 2020 at the Chelsea Church of the Nazarene, 12126 Jackson Rd, Dexter Twp, MI 48130 with the burial following at Washtenong Memorial Park in Ann Arbor. A viewing will be held Thursday, Oct. 8 at Cole Funeral Chapel, 214 E. Middle St. Chelsea, MI. 48118. Due to COVID restrictions, please call Cole Funeral Chapel at 734-475-1551 to schedule a time for viewing or reserve a spot at the funeral.
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