Earl Francis Bailey

March 26, 1953 - May 24, 2021

Earl Francis Bailey, 68, of Blue River & Excelsior passed away peacefully on Monday, May 24, 2021, at home with his family at his side. He was born on March 26, 1953, in Sparta, WI, the son of Edwin and Elaine (Dinger) Bailey. He joined the United States Army. Earl married Lori L. Hobbs on January 17, 2008. Survivors include his wife Lori Bailey of Excelsior; 3 children, Trent Sherman (significant other Chris Watters) of rural Wauzeka, Tim (Sarah) Bailey of Muscoda, Curtis (Mary) Bailey of Spring Green; 2 step children, Jason Hooks of Muscoda, Julia Wallin (significant other Douglas Ohrwall) of Blue River; 10 grandchildren Madelynn, SaTi, Timothy, Frankie, Eva, Charlotte, Carson, Briana (Jacob), Matthew, Christina; great grandchild Jaxon; 3 sisters and a brother, Sue (Mike) Collins of Richland Center, Mary Poole (significant other Dennis Bobb) of Muscoda, Kenny Bailey of Muscoda, Lisa Simonitsch of Richland Center; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; infant son; brother-in-law, Roland Simonitsch; and a sister-in-law, Joyce Ann Bailey. A celebration of Earl’s life will be held at Noon on Saturday, May 29, 2021, at Clary Memorial Funeral Home in Richland Center. Friends may call on Saturday, May 29, 2021 at Clary Memorial Funeral Home from 10:00 AM until the time of service at Noon. Local military honors guard will provide military rites along with Pastor Craig Peach officiating. Memorials can be given to the family. www.clarymemorialfuneralhome.com