Richard L. Gates Obituary

We are sad to announce that on March 20, 2021, at the age of 81, Richard L. Gates of Gower, Missouri, born in Craig, Missouri passed away. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, William Louis and Lou Fern Gates (Stephenson); his wife Ruth Gates; his children, Ann Wallace (Dan) and Dean Gates; his grandchildren, Dakota, Nicole Wallace and Donnie Gates; his siblings, Ron Gates (Phyliss), Jerry Gates (Martha), Steve Gates (Pat), Greg Gates (Denise), Linda Lister (Gary), Liz Selle (Jim), Karen Collier (Bob) and Joanne Golding (Steve); and his siblings-in-law, Charles Auxier and Linda Auxier. He was also cherished by several nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.