John Bailey Obituary

John Henry Bailey of Marion, left this world suddenly due to COVID related / Heart Attack on January 16th, 2022 in Mission, TX at age 77. He was born to Derrald and Simona (Beisser) on December 31st, 1944 in Oakland, CA. John graduated from the Atlantic High in Iowa and attended U of I. John worked a machinist at Quaker Oats, P and H and after 30 years at D.W. Products, he retired in 2009 and spent his winters in Texas with his wife, Kathy. John had been an avid bicyclist, doing RAGBRAI 20 plus years. He loved to camp, kayak, canoe, garage sales and read magazines, his IPAD or anything he could get his hands on. Spending time with family and friends was a joy to him and Kathy. A very knowledgeable man on many subjects, many people went to him for answers. His sense of humor, kindness, soft heart and wonderful smiles are remembered by all. John is survived by his soul mate wife Kathy of 41 years, daughter Lynn Bailey, son John Brian. Brothers Jim (Jeanann) Cedar Rapids, Roger(Diane) Fort Madison, Arlow (Cindy) Florida, sister in law Becky Robertson Urbana, Brother in law Mike (Linda) Starr Cedar Rapids, many nieces and nephews. His foster son Bruce Renken (Kris) Cedar Rapids and best friend Jon Eige Cedar Rapids, 11 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. John is proceeded in death by his parents, brother in law Don, granddaughter Justine, step children Sonya, Gwen, Chris. Mother in law Saraina Putnam. Service will be at noon at the Wood Pecker Lodge at Pinicon Ridge Park in Central City. Held by Paster Jeff Frohner, followed by a celebration of life and luncheon until 4pm.