Larry A. Bailey

Larry A. Bailey, age 79, of Schaller, Iowa died Saturday, July 22, 2017 at his home in Schaller. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. at the Presbyterian Church in Schaller. Burial will follow in the Cook Township Cemetery in rural Schaller. Visitation will take place Monday, July 24, 2017 from 5-7:00 p.m. at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Schaller. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Schaller is in charge of the arrangements. Larry was born January 8th, 1938 to Arthur and Anna (Olsen) Bailey of Schaller. He attended country school located on the family farm. He graduated from Schaller High School in 1956. Larry married Betty Teague on August 9th, 1959 at Schaller and they became the parents of a daughter Darla, and three sons, Dan, Scott, and Mike. In his younger years, Larry was an apprentice to an electrician. He also completed television and radio repair training. In 1956, he opened his own television shop on his farm home near Schaller. In 1966, Larry and his family moved into the town of Schaller and the business was located in their home at 101 S. Hanover. In 1968, Larry bought their present home at 203 South Main. This home was ideally suited for Larry, as the home had an office that had previously been a doctor's office. This became the new home for Larry's Radio and T.V. Service. Larry belonged to the Television Serviceman's Association for several years and was District President. Larry also served as the President of the Schaller Chamber of Commerce. Larry semi-retired a few years ago but continued working on a part-time basis, with a great deal of assistance from grandson Brett Bailey. Grandson Alex Bailey also helped deliver TVs. Larry enjoyed working with his kids and grandkids teaching them all about autos, and basically how to repair anything. He even taught Darla how to change the oil in her car. All of the kids were involved in the TV business, Darla mainly with bookkeeping and inventory. Mike helped with delivering TVs and antenna work. For several years Larry, Dan, Scott and grandson Brett spent many enjoyable days traveling the area installing TV satellites all throughout this area. Larry remembered these as some of his happiest memories. It was always important to Larry to do every job right—the first time. And he was so proud of all his kids and grandkids who also have this attitude. Larry enjoyed music and always kept time when the radio was playing. He could never complain when young kids drove around town playing loud music in their cars because he had installed many of their radios. His passion was electronics and anything automotive. He liked making everything remote controlled. He was always patient in teaching the kids to drive as soon as they got their driver's permit. However, he was known as a fast driver, and when Darla wanted to drive to Sioux Falls one day. He agreed, and said, "If you're going to drive, you're going to drive fast," which she did. Speed limits were not so strict back then. Although he was a fast driver, he was a careful driver. He enjoyed attending pickup pulls when Dan drove for D&D Automotive. He loved attending and filming car races in Alta, Rockwell City, and Fort Dodge when Mike drove his #98 sport mod race car, and Alex drove his #98 Jr. sport mod race car. He was happy when he got to attend car shows where Mike, Alex, and Dan showed their cars, and when he got to attend their drag races. Larry loved having grandchildren and great grandchildren, from the very first grandchild, Julie Ann, to the youngest, Bristol Ann, and the youngest great grandchildren, Abby, Nolan and Jade.He was always interested in their lives, learning about what they enjoyed, their school days, and for the older ones, their work and careers. He enjoyed cooking with his granddaughters, and the special treats Brooke and Beth made for him. He would record cartoons and Disney movies for the younger ones, and rented or recorded movies to watch with the older grandkids. His happiest times were those he spent with his family. Larry and Betty and family along with Betty's sister, Lexie and Art Tollufsen enjoyed trips to Indianapolis, Indiana, Detroit and other areas. When the kids were older, the Bailey family, kids and some of the grandkids visited the Black Hills, Chicago, and other areas. Larry and Betty enjoyed several trips with her brother, Ed and Colleen Teague and sister, Lexie and Art Tollufsen, and Toni Marston to Las Vegas, points of interest in the southwest, and to California to see the Pacific Ocean. Later trips with Ed and Colleen were to Atlantic City, New Jersey where they spent hours walking along the Boardwalk then traveled on to Niagara Falls, Canada. Larry had always liked dogs and cats. And three years ago he was gifted with a Ragdoll Siamese baby kitten, Crate, from Mike, Jenny, Alex and Bristol. And then two years ago, Betty and Larry adopted a little black kitten, Socks, from granddaughter Beth Bailey. Crate and Socks brought Larry much joy. He especially enjoyed watching their playful antics. Larry was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and pet owner. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Survivors include his wife Betty of nearly 58 years; daughter Darla and Jeff Triplett of Omaha, Nebraska; sons Dan and Theresa Bailey of Schaller; Scott and Taesa Bailey of Schaller; Mike and Jenny Bailey of Early. Grandchildren, Julie Bucci and Jeff Guest of Bellevue, Nebraska; Brooke Bailey and Tanner Barber of Cedar Falls; Beth Bailey of Schaller; Alex and Bristol Bailey of Early; Brett Bailey and Tabitha Ballou of Schaller; Samantha Bailey and Brooke Lindgren of Schaller; Katie Allen of Las Vegas, Nevada; great grandchildren Dominic and Jasmine Bucci and Jade Guest of Bellevue, Nebraska; Abby and Nolan Bailey of Schaller; Alicia Bucci of Lincoln, Nebraska and Zephrin Rondo of Las Vegas, Nevada; brother-in-law Ed and Colleen Teague of Wall Lake, Iowa and sister-in-law Lexie Tollufsen of Hermitage, Missouri, nieces, nephews and friends. And favorite pets Crate and Socks.

Larry A. Bailey

January 8, 1938 - July 22, 2017