Rich was born November 3, 1939 in St. Louis, Missouri to Charles and Marie (nee' Kirtz) Bailey. He was a 1957 graduate of Roosevelt High School, received his undergraduate degree from Washington University in Electrical Engineering and an advanced degree from Stanford University. He was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity. He served in the United States Army from 1962-1964.
Rich married Ruth Ann Benkert on March 13, 1965, and recently celebrated 55 years of marriage. He was a devoted husband, father, and Christian. He spent his career as a Systems Engineer with IBM and a consultant with Alliance Systems and Programming. In addition, he spent his time taking long walks around St. Louis, reading about and traveling throughout the world, attending Ruth’s band concerts, and playing countless games with family.
Rich is preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife, Ruth (Benkert) Bailey; his four children; Michael (Janelle) Bailey, Sara Bailey, Laura Bailey, and Martha (Eric) Doennig; seven grandchildren; Adam, Elizabeth, and Sydney Bailey, Harrison, Claire, and Molly Doennig, and Nora Bailey; his sister Lois (Bailey) Potochny; and a host of other extended family and friends.
Visitation will be on Wednesday, July 29 from 9:30-11am at Webster Groves Presbyterian Church, 45 West Lockwood Avenue 63119, followed immediately by a Funeral Service. Private burial with full military honors will follow at New St. Marcus Cemetery.
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