Stanley Osterland Gates Obituary
The world bids farewell to Stanley Osterland Gates (Rayne, Louisiana), departing on April 23, 2026 at the age of 71. Stanley leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Stanley Osterland Gates or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Stanley Wickliffe Gates and Mary Osterland Gates; and his sister Mary Jane Gates Romero. He is survived by: his wife Jane Frances Klein Gates of Roberts Cove; his children, Rebecca Gates Ledet (Patrick Ledet) of Thibodaux, Rachel Gates (Jesse Dupas) of Roberts Cove, Matthew Klein Gates (Bethany Cramer Gates) of Roberts Cove and John Daniel Gates (Harley Rae Gates) of Roberts Cove; his grandchildren, William Ledet, Elizabeth Ledet, Emilia Ledet, Layton Dupas and Kohen Gates; and his sisters, Sarah Katherine Ahrens (Edward Ahrens) of Natchitoches and Elizabeth Ann Gates of Austin, TX. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
