Donald H. Bailey, 95, Wabash, passed away at 2:45 am at Miller's Merry Manor East in Wabash. He was born in Lagro Township on February 10, 1917 to the late John A. and Jennie (Lewis) Bailey. He married Loretta Harmon on September 20, 1941. She passed away on November 16, 1996. He was a graduate of LaFontaine High School and received an Engineering Technology degree from Purdue University in 1973. He worked as an engineer for General Tire, Honeywell, Markhon, and Anaconda.
Donald was an AMA Motorcycle Referee for 50+ years, also a longtime member of the Cannonball Motorcycle Club. He designed and built electronic timers which he used to time various events.
He is survived by a son, Robert (Judie) Bailey of Wabash; two daughters, Kathryn (Lynn) Downey of Linwood, Michigan, Lacinda Schneider of Wabash; 7 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.
Along with his parents and wife, he is preceded in death by two brothers, Ralph and Lester and two sisters, Geneva and an infant sister.
Graveside Services will be held on Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at 2:00 pm at Memorial Lawns Cemetery with Pastor Robert Rensberger officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Dallas Winchester Senior Center Food Pantry.
Online Condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com.
McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Ave., Wabash, was in charge of the arrangements.