Mark A. Bailey, 66, of Rensselaer, IN passed away on June 30, 2022, at his home. He was born November 17, 1955, to Francis Donald and Georgina (Day) Bailey. He graduated from Rensselaer Central High School in 1973 and attended art school in Florida before returning home to care for his father and the family farm.
In addition to farming, Mark owned and operated Windmill Autos in Rensselaer for many years. He was an amazing artist and athlete, especially baseball, and had an in-depth appreciation and knowledge of music (particularly from the '60s and '70s).
Mark is survived by his sister Rhonda (Ken) Kelley of Granger, IN, his brother Greg (Jane) Bailey of Winona Lake, IN, and by his sister-in-law, Connie Bailey of Rensselaer, IN. He was a fun and well-loved uncle to Chad (Jennifer) Kelley, Kacia Kelley, Courtney (Dalen) Zuehsow, Josh (Gretchen) Bailey, Adrea (David) Swanson, Chay (Kayla) Bailey, Amber (Jeffrey) Swift, Bree Bailey, Paige Bailey. He is also survived by twenty-three great nieces and nephews. Cousin, Rick Odle, whom he enjoyed joking with and reminiscing about childhood antics. An especially helpful cousin, Linda Shank, along with her husband John, also survive, as well as a long-time friend, Lewis (Sue) Hooker, who assisted Mark on the farm with planting and harvesting.
Mark was preceded in death by his parents, brother Brad Bailey, and a beloved niece, Jocelyn McDaniel.
Weston Cemetery of Rensselaer.
In addition to farming, Mark owned and operated Windmill Autos in Rensselaer for many years. He was an amazing artist and athlete, especially baseball, and had an in-depth appreciation and knowledge of music (particularly from the '60s and '70s).
Mark is survived by his sister Rhonda (Ken) Kelley of Granger, IN, his brother Greg (Jane) Bailey of Winona Lake, IN, and by his sister-in-law, Connie Bailey of Rensselaer, IN. He was a fun and well-loved uncle to Chad (Jennifer) Kelley, Kacia Kelley, Courtney (Dalen) Zuehsow, Josh (Gretchen) Bailey, Adrea (David) Swanson, Chay (Kayla) Bailey, Amber (Jeffrey) Swift, Bree Bailey, Paige Bailey. He is also survived by twenty-three great nieces and nephews. Cousin, Rick Odle, whom he enjoyed joking with and reminiscing about childhood antics. An especially helpful cousin, Linda Shank, along with her husband John, also survive, as well as a long-time friend, Lewis (Sue) Hooker, who assisted Mark on the farm with planting and harvesting.
Mark was preceded in death by his parents, brother Brad Bailey, and a beloved niece, Jocelyn McDaniel.
Weston Cemetery of Rensselaer.
Mark A. Bailey, 66, of Rensselaer, IN passed away on June 30, 2022, at his home. He was born November 17, 1955, to Francis Donald and Georgina (Day) Bailey. He graduated from Rensselaer Central High School in 1973 and attended art school in Florida before returning home to care for his father and the family farm.
In addition to farming, Mark owned and operated Windmill Autos in Rensselaer for many years. He was an amazing artist and athlete, especially baseball, and had an in-depth appreciation and knowledge of music (particularly from the '60s and '70s).
Mark is survived by his sister Rhonda (Ken) Kelley of Granger, IN, his brother Greg (Jane) Bailey of Winona Lake, IN, and by his sister-in-law, Connie Bailey of Rensselaer, IN. He was a fun and well-loved uncle to Chad (Jennifer) Kelley, Kacia Kelley, Courtney (Dalen) Zuehsow, Josh (Gretchen) Bailey, Adrea (David) Swanson, Chay (Kayla) Bailey, Amber (Jeffrey) Swift, Bree Bailey, Paige Bailey. He is also survived by twenty-three great nieces and nephews. Cousin, Rick Odle, whom he enjoyed joking with and reminiscing about childhood antics. An especially helpful cousin, Linda Shank, along with her husband John, also survive, as well as a long-time friend, Lewis (Sue) Hooker, who assisted Mark on the farm with planting and harvesting.
Mark was preceded in death by his parents, brother Brad Bailey, and a beloved niece, Jocelyn McDaniel.
Weston Cemetery of Rensselaer.
In addition to farming, Mark owned and operated Windmill Autos in Rensselaer for many years. He was an amazing artist and athlete, especially baseball, and had an in-depth appreciation and knowledge of music (particularly from the '60s and '70s).
Mark is survived by his sister Rhonda (Ken) Kelley of Granger, IN, his brother Greg (Jane) Bailey of Winona Lake, IN, and by his sister-in-law, Connie Bailey of Rensselaer, IN. He was a fun and well-loved uncle to Chad (Jennifer) Kelley, Kacia Kelley, Courtney (Dalen) Zuehsow, Josh (Gretchen) Bailey, Adrea (David) Swanson, Chay (Kayla) Bailey, Amber (Jeffrey) Swift, Bree Bailey, Paige Bailey. He is also survived by twenty-three great nieces and nephews. Cousin, Rick Odle, whom he enjoyed joking with and reminiscing about childhood antics. An especially helpful cousin, Linda Shank, along with her husband John, also survive, as well as a long-time friend, Lewis (Sue) Hooker, who assisted Mark on the farm with planting and harvesting.
Mark was preceded in death by his parents, brother Brad Bailey, and a beloved niece, Jocelyn McDaniel.
Weston Cemetery of Rensselaer.
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