Dale Allan Gates

SOUTH BELOIT – Dale Allan Gates, age 72, of South Beloit passed away peacefully with his wife and daughters by his side Friday September 29, 2023 after a long illness. Born in Sterling, IL on September 20, 1951 to Arthur Earl "Art" & Viola Eileen "Via" Gates (Trader). A proud Veteran of the US Army, Dale enjoyed the little things in life; camping, spending time outside in the great outdoors and making sure everyone around him was having a good time. Loving, kind, caring and a "Grandpa" to every kid in the neighborhood, Dale made sure all the kids in the neighborhood had a bike to ride. They knew if they broke down, needed a tuneup or just a little air in the tires, Dale was there to help. Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and dear friend, he will remain forever in our hearts. Loved by all and dearly missed – We Love You Dale!

He is survived by his beloved "Bride" of 31 years, Barbara L. Gates (Crevaston); daughters, Cynthia Gates, Mona (Chris) Brown and Mary (Dan) Davenport; grandchildren; Heather (Michael Emmens) Dunaway, Steven Lounsbury, Chantel (Jon) Pagano, Nicholas Condon, Dominque (Charles) Jentz and Dani Beth (Dustin) Davenport; great grandchildren, Coby Norman, Mylee, Ariel & JJ Pagano, Colson Condon and Grayson & Lannan Jentz; siblings, Patricia (John Schaffer) Gates and Clifford "Bob" (Betsy) Gates; numerous nieces & nephews, great nieces & nephews, cousins and many dear friends; constant companions, Bear, Rascal & Brewski. He is predeceased by his parents, Art & Via Gates; brother, Arthur William"Arthy" Gates; sister, Jody Trader; and granddaughter, Ivy Lynne Pagano.

Celebration of Life Memorial held Sunday October 15, 2023 at 1:00 pm at the South Beloit American Legion, 14879 Dorr Rd, South Beloit, with Military Honors at 2:30 pm. Cremation rites accorded. Memorials to the Family.

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