David William Gates, age 79, of Winchester, passed away Sunday, Feb. 26,
2023, at his home with his wife and son by his side. He was born March
7, 1943, in Leavenworth at St. John’s Hospital, the son of Michael and
Emma (Zelfer) Gates of Winchester, Kan.
On April 16, 1966, David married Donna Teel at St. Lawrence Church in
Easton, Kan. David and Donna had their one son, Donald Gates in 1977.
David Graduated from Maur Hill Prep School in Atchison, Kan. in 1960.
He was a farmer for his entire life. He also worked to install Fire
Sprinklers for Century Fire Sprinklers for over 40 years. Even after
retirement, David continued to work the family farm. He enjoyed tractor
pulls, farm auctions, NASCAR and was a Kansas City Chiefs fan.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Michael; mother and
father-in-law, Donald and Gwynetha Teel; two brothers-in-law, Clarence
Ruhlman and Larry Giller; and his sister-in-law, Nancy Teel.
David is survived by his wife, Donna; son, Donald (Shawnee, Kan.);
sisters, MaryMargret Ruhlman (Prairie Village Kan.) and Virginia Giller
(Manhattan, Kan.); brother, Leslie Gates; sister-in-law, Barbara Gates
(Easton, Kan.); brother-in-law, Darrell Teel and wife, Patsy
(Pattonsburg, Mo.); sisters-in-law, Janet Teel (Stanberry,Mo.) and JoAnn
Anderson (Phillipsburg Penn.); and many nieces and nephews.
A special thank you to Jefferson County Hospice, family, and friends for all their support.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at
St. Lawrence Church, Easton, Kan. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at
11 a.m. Wednesday, at the church. Burial will follow at St. Lawrence
Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to Jefferson County Hospice, St. Lawrence Church or St. Lawrence Cemetery. Arrangements in care of R.L. Leintz Funeral Home.