Robert Dean Bates Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Robert Dean Bates of Ithaca, Michigan, who passed away on March 22, 2023, at the age of 79, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Robert Dean Bates to show support.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Barney Bates and Jessamine Bates (Reeves); and his brothers, Gene Bates (Lois), Harlan Bates (Beth) and Kendall Bates.

He is survived by : his children, Todd Bates (Mary) and Kelly Ostroske (Bradley) of Ithaca, MI; his grandchildren, Brianna Slater (Lucas), Zach Bates, Ryan Donley (Jenna), Sierra Bates and Joshua Bates; his great grandchildren, Claire and Cohen; and his sister Ruth Ann Cratsenburg (Carl). He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

The family requests memorials to be made to Parkinson's Foundation, 200 SE 1st Street, Suite 800, Miami, FL 33131.