Louis was born on March 21, 1933 to Nello and Martina (Scilacci) Fraboni. He married Sharon Lowder on October 14, 1956 in Peoria.
Louis is survived by his wife, Sharon; his children, LeeAnn (Alan) Lentz of Peoria, IL, Randall K. (Lori) Fraboni of Metamora, IL, Kimberly (Tom) Schroeder of Germantown Hills, IL, and Charles Louis Fraboni of Peoria Heights, IL; seven grandchildren, Nick (Kilah) Lentz, Marissa Lentz, Martina Fraboni, Vince Fraboni, Andrea Viviano, McKenzie Schroeder and Zackary Schroeder; and his sister, Nancy Edwards of Roseville, CA. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Louis graduated from Bradley University with a degree in Horology. While living in California, Louis worked as a jeweler for several years. When he and his family moved back to the Peoria area he worked as an electrician for the IBEW34 until he retired in 1995. Louis also served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. Louis was considered a “jack of all trades” and he enjoyed fixing watches. He was an avid San Francisco Giants and 49ers fan.
Cremation rites will be accorded and a memorial service will be held on Friday, June 13, 2014 at 6:30pm at Davison-Fulton Woolsey-Wilton Funeral Home in Peoria. Rev. Stephen Barch will be officiating. Visitation will be held prior to the service beginning at 5pm. Memorials may be made to the Peoria Heights Ambulance.
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