Obituary of Richard W. Gates, Jr.

Beloved husband to Linda (nee Gratsch).  Devoted father to Debbie, Pam (Ed) Shannon, Mandie (Mark) Milliron, Erin (Joe) Roebel, and the late Ammie (Charlie Harmon) Gates.  Cherished grandfather to Gretchen, Olivia, Lindsey, Grace, Maggie, Norah, and Amelia.  Loving brother to Danny and Donny, and the late Diane Wilhelm. Dear uncle to many nieces and nephews.  Dick passed away October 7, 2019 at the age of 75.  Memorial visitation will be held Wednesday, October 16 at 10AM at St. Cecilia, 3105 Madison Road (45209) with a memorial Mass immediately after at 11AM.  Inurnment will follow at Spring Grove Cemetery.  The family requests that donations in Dick's name may be made to a Catholic charity of one’s choice.