Peter Daniel Bates Obituary
The memory of Peter Daniel Bates of South Bend, Indiana, who passed away on August 9, 2024 at the age of 90, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William McKinley and Helen Mae Bates (Birk); his siblings, James Bates, John Bates and Ruth Holcomb (Bates); his first love Kathleen Bates (Harvey); Jean Stephanie Bates (Roswalka).
He is survived by: his son Peter D Bates; his sister Rachel Wyant (Bates) of Nappanee; his cousins, Maynard Ricker of South Bend, Katherine Connor (Ricker) of Seattle and Norma Williams (Birk) of Plymouth; and his wife Jean. He is also survived by many nephews and nieces.