Wayne Bates Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Wayne Bates (Alpena, Michigan), who passed away on March 9, 2020 at the age of 83. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Wayne Bates to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Floyd Bates and Daisy Bates (Montie); his grandson Justin M. Wieschowski; and his brother Roy. He is survived by: his wife Gayle Kauffman (Kirchoff); his children, John Geddert (Kathryn), Wayne Bates (Denise), Mark Bates (Kristine) and Tina Bates; his great grandchildren, Brad Kauffman (Melissa), Brian Kauffman (Catherine), Jeff Kauffman (Kim) and Chris Kauffman (Gina); and his siblings, Mabel Johnson, Dale Mousseau and Terry Bates (Tammy). He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
