Ariana Lynn Bayer

Ariana Lynn Bayer passed away in her sleep on Saturday, August 20, 2022 in the Green Bay apartment she shared with the love of her life, Lyle Frailing. Her 37 years seem far too short of a time in this world for a person who was loved by so many and who made everyone she came into contact with feel special. Mere contact with her left people feeling better than they had before, and she left the world a better place. She did this partially through her many talents: singing, playing several musical instruments, painting, drawing, pottery, and miscellaneous and varied crafts. She also did these things merely through the love light that shone from her heart.

Ariana, coincidentally, was delivered by the same Doctor that delivered her father, Dave, in Baraboo, WI. After several moves, the family ended up in Sheboygan, WI, where Ariana grew up, attended Lutheran High School and ultimately graduated from Sheboygan North High School. From there she went on to attend the University of Wisconsin-Sheboygan Extension, and completed her Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree at the College of Letters and Science, the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, in 2009, with Honors. She worked at several places of business in diverse fields such as floral arrangement, cooking, butchering, and spent a good number of years as the "Deli Mama" at Ski's, later Wagner Market, in Oshkosh. After making a courageous recovery in 2021 from some internal diseases, rheumatoid arthritis, and diabetes, she met Lyle and ultimately moved in with him later on in 2021. They were together 15 months. Not only had she found the love of her life in Lyle, she also found her dream job at Aurora's Apothecary in Green Bay where the praise from customers for the way she provided help and love to them was sometimes overwhelming.

Ariana is survived by her father and mother, Dr. David and Annette Bayer of Oshkosh; her sister, Louisa (Louisa's fiancée, Bruce Ford) and niece and nephews: Charlie, Luna Bella, and Solon. Further surviving Ariana are Lyle Frailing; best friend, Susy Minor of Eau Claire; 3 uncles: Eric Bayer, Glen Breezee, and George (Vicki) Pentel as well as 2 aunts, Georgean (Steve) Pentel-Nicholson and Donna (David) Carpenter and many cousins.

Visitation will be held at Christ/Our Saviour's Lutheran Church (1860 Wisconsin St., Oshkosh, WI 54092), Wednesday, September 7, 2022 from 11 AM to 1 PM. A special memorial celebration of Ariana's life will follow at 1 PM. The service will feature some of her favorite music. Those attending are invited to remain for refreshments following the service. To leave an online condolence for the family, please visit www.NewcomerGreenBay.com.