Richard Gates Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Richard Gates of Cresco, Iowa, born in Burr Oak, Iowa, who passed away on December 27, 2021, at the age of 83, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Richard Gates or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Don Gates and Jeanette Gates (Anderson); his brother Larry Gates; and his brother-in-law Roger Foote. He is survived by: his wife Carol; his siblings, David Gates (Hazel) and Donna Foote; his sister-in-law Charlene Gates; his children, Mark Gates (Pauline), Matthew Gates (Deanna) and Jenny Johnson (Brad); his grandchildren, Brandon Gates (Cindy), Christina Gibbs (Brady Kime), Mallory Gates (Isiah), Nathan Gates (McKenzie), Alex Gates and Bailey Gates; and his great grandchildren, Ana, Talan, Liam, Hudson, Gabe, Kylee, Lexie and Ellie.