John David Bates Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of John David Bates of Marshfield, Wisconsin, who passed away on October 8, 2025, at the age of 76, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John David Bates to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John Bates and Maxine Bates; and his wife Kathy. He is survived by: his stepsons, Daniel Anderson (Ilona), Joseph Anderson (Heidi) and Jesse Anderson (Becca Yakesh); his grandchildren, Seth Anderson (Mackenzie Beaven), Joel Anderson, Isabella Anderson, Gaige Yakesh and Hudson Anderson; and his siblings, Robert Bates of Onalaska, WI, David Bates (Jackie) of Holmen, WI, Lynette Jirschele (Mark) of Marshfield, WI and Nancy Schoenfeldt (Mark) of Wausau, WI.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 25th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Valleybrook Church (412 S Barstow St, Eau Claire, WI 54701). A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, October 25th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the same location. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, October 25th 2025 at 2:45 PM at the Lakeview Cemetery (1500 Buffington Dr, Eau Claire, WI 54703).
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials in John's honor to Valleybrook Church.
