Ruthele Bailey Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Ruthele Bailey of Portage, Wisconsin, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Ruthele left this world on March 21, 2026 at the age of 98, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Ruthele Bailey or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Melvin Croll and Edna Croll; and her son Vernon Bailey. She is survived by: her husband Ralph Bailey; her children, Gerald Bailey (Janet), Gail Williams (Ron), Valerie Bailey Rihn (David) and Roy Bailey (Jennifer); and her grandchildren, Guy Wiles, Benjamin Wiles (Jen), Ryan Bailey (Andrea), Max Bailey and Nate Bailey. She is also survived by 6 great-grandchildren.