In Remembrance Of
Richard L. Gates
Richard Louis Gates, 81, of Gower, MO passed away March 20, 2021.
He was born on February 14, 1940 in Craig, MO to William Louis and Lou Fern (Stephenson) Gates.
In 1958, he graduated from Plattsburg High School. On August 27, 1960 he was united in marriage to Ruth Auxier. They made their home in Gower.
Richard started out farming like his father had taught him. A few years later, he became an auto mechanic, which would become his profession for the rest of his life. He enjoyed coon hunting, fishing, playing cards and working in his garden.
He is survived by his wife Ruth Gates; daughter Ann (Dan) Wallace; son Dean Gates; grandchildren Dakota, and Nicole Wallace and Donnie Gates; brothers Ron (Phyliss) Gates, Jerry (Martha) Gates, Steve (Pat) Gates, and Greg (Denise) Gates; sisters Linda (Gary) Lister, Liz (Jim) Selle, Karen (Bob) Collier, and Joanne (Steve) Golding; brother-in-law Charles Auxier; sister-in-law Linda Auxier; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
The register book will be available from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Wednesday March 24th at Hixson-Klein Funeral Home.
Graveside Service: 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 24th at Allen Cemetery, Gower
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Steve and Joanne Golding
So sadden by the loss of my oldest brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you Ruth and family. He was always full or pranks.
Chris spiers
Prayers to the family.
Carol Proffit-Auxier
So sorry for your loss
Daryl Walkup
Ruth and family so sorry to hear of Richard’s passing . If there is anything Pat or I can do please feel free to ask. May God bless and comfort you during this difficult time.
Jim & Liz Selle Selle
We are saddened at the loss of Richard and will keep all the family in prayer for peace and comfort. I think one of my best memory of my big brother was waiting for him to take a bite of that lemon pie with the uncooked crust!!
ken wheeler
Had him as a auto parts customer for many years. He was a great guy.