Bailey Joseph Kolaske, age 26, of Bonduel, passed away from the result of a vehicle accident on Saturday morning, December 14, 2024. Born in Appleton, on October 3, 1998, to Dawn (Griesbach) Kolaske and William "Billy" Kolaske III. Bailey graduated from Pulaski High School in 2017. Bailey's life was centered around farming. If he wasn't working on the family farm, he was helping out at the neighbors and other people's farms. From the early age of 6, he had learned to drive a skid steer and loved being around the dairy cows. He took pride in showing cattle at the Shawano County Fair and growing crops. This year's corn crop was one of the best in Shawano County. When he wasn't working, he was hunting, snowmobiling, racing, and "IH" tractor pulling. Bailey loved life and was always on the move and onto his next adventure. He was rambunctious, kind, and utterly selfless. Bailey was a loving son, grandson, brother, nephew, and friend and will be dearly missed.

Bailey is survived by: his mother Dawn Kolaske; his father Bill (Sara) Kolaske; his brother, Devan (Austin) Kolaske; his dog and companion, Boone; his paternal grandparents, William and Carrie Kolaske, and Debbie and Marshall Elsner; Aunts and Uncles, Kerri (Wade) Kolaske, Kiley (Damian) Ullmer, Kelly (Garrett) Holewinski, Ben (Stephanie) Kolaske, Nicole (Zac) Challis, Noel (Jesse) Daker, DeeDee (Jered) Blake, Brenda Zemke, Dennis (Amy) Griesbach Jr., Nichole (Ben) Griesbach, Nathan (Casey) Griesbach. He is further survived by numerous cousins and friends.

He is preceded in death by: his maternal grandparents Dennis Griesbach Sr. And Bonnie LeMieux. He passed away along with his best friend since kindergarten, Tony Ferron.

A memorial service for Bailey will be held on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at 11:00 am at Faith United Lutheran Church in Gillett with Pastor Michael Dismer officiating. Visitation will be held at the church starting at 9:30 am until the time of service. Bailey's family would love to have everyone to stay for lunch to further celebrate Bailey's life.

In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established.