Ralph L. "Len" Bailard's Obituary
Ralph Leonard “Len†Bailard age 93 of Twin Lake formerly of Ravenna, MI. died Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at home with his loving sister at his side.
Ralph was born on November 21, 1921 in Ravenna, MI to the late Jay L. and Mary (Ruch) Bailard. Ralph served in the United States Army from September 1942 to November 1945.
Len is survived by: 4 Sisters: Jean Beeman of Whitehall, Sally Midkiff of Georgia, Louise Jager of Ravenna and Mable DeJong of Muskegon. 2 Sisters in-law: Helen Bailard of Ravenna and Ruth Bailard of Coopersville. 2 Step Children: Ron and JoAnn Rollenhagen both of Ravenna.
He was preceded in death by: 1 Sister; Anna Mae Green and 4 Brothers; John, Charles, Bill and Tommy.
Funeral Services will be conducted on Friday, October 9, 2015 at 11:00am at the Throop Funeral Home of Ravenna with Pastor Carl Black officiating. Burial will be at the Ravenna Township Cemetery. The family will be at the funeral home from 10:00am until time of service to greet friends.
Memorials may be directed to Mercy Hospice,
Go to: www.throopfhravenna.com or Facebook @ Throop Funeral Home of Ravenna Inc. to sign the online guestbook.
The Throop Funeral Home of Ravenna is in charge or funeral arrangements. 231-853-6511
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