Jack Bailey
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Jack A. Bailey, 82, passed away at 10:48 am on Wednesday June 27, 2012 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Belleville with his family by his side.
He was born on February 10, 1930 in Alton, IL, the son of Helen G. (Ruckmann) Pilger Westfall.
He married Norma J. Schulte on March 18, 1960 at Zion Lutheran Church in Bethalto. She survives.
Jack served his country in the U.S. Air Force from 1947 to 1950 and in the U.S. Navy from 1950 to 1952. He was employed by A.O. Smith and later retired from Clark Oil Refinery. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, the Fleet Reserve Association Chapter 267 and the Bethalto Senior Citizens in which he was involved in the pinochle club. He enjoyed working crossword puzzles, bowling, reading and was an avid fisherman.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Sharon A. Bailey of Kincade, IL; two sons, Aaron L. Bailey of Worden and Eric L. Bailey of Alton and three grandchildren, Lindsey Bailey, Dylan Bailey and Alax Bailey
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 pm Friday, June 29, 2012 at Elias, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home in Bethalto.
Visitation will continue from 9 am until funeral services at 10 am Saturday, June 30, 2012 at Zion Lutheran Church in Bethalto with Pastor Mark Hofferber officiating.
Burial will follow at Rose Lawn Memory Gardens in Bethalto.
Memorials may be made to Zion Lutheran Church
Online condolences and guestbook may be found at www.eliaskallalandschaaf.com
Elias, Kallal & Schaaf Funeral Home
