Veronica Bailey, nee Merical, 89, of West Bend, passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at Kathy Hospice, West Bend.
She was born on May 1, 1926 to the late Hugo and Genevieve (nee Mayerly) Merical in Green Bay. She stayed at home raising her nine children. She enjoyed doing arts and crafts and going to the casino with family members.
Those Veronica leaves behind to cherish her memories include her eight children, Bill Merical, Lindy Yeadon, Barbara Bailey, Richard (Toni) Bailey, Robbin Shimer, Jeffery (Asia) Bailey, Kathy Bailey-Schluz, and April (Jim) Captain; over thirty grandchildren, greatgrandchildren, and great- greatgrandchildren; other relatives and friends.
Other than her parents, she is preceded in death by her daughter, Deb Jaeckel and three sons in law, Geno Jankowski, Sonny Shimer, and Dennis Jaeckel.
A memorial service in remembrance of Veronica will be held on Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. at the Myrhum-Patten Funeral Home, 1315 W. Washington St., West Bend. Veronica’s family will be greeting family and friends Wednesday from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service.
Memorials to Interfaith Caregivers in lieu of flowers are appreciated by the family.
The Myrhum Patten Miller & Kietzer Funeral Homes have been entrusted with Veronica’s arrangements. Additional information and guest book may be found at www.myrhum-patten.com