David William Gates, 79, of Winchester, Kan. passed away Sunday, February 26, 2023, at his home with his wife and son by his side. He was born March 7, 1943, in Leavenworth at St. John’s Hospital, the son of Michael and Emma (Zelfer) Gates of Winchester. On April 16, 1966, David married Donna Teel at St. Lawrence Church in Easton, Kan. David and Donna had their one son, Donald Gates in 1977. David graduated from Maur Hill Prep School in Atchison, Kan. in 1960. He was a farmer for his entire life. He also worked to install fire sprinklers for Century Fire Sprinklers for over 40 years. Even after retirement, David continued to work the family farm. He enjoyed tractor pulls, farm auctions, NASCAR and was a Kansas City Chiefs fan. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Michael; mother- and father-in-law, Donald and Gwynetha Teel; two brothers-in-law, Clarence Ruhlman and Larry Giller; and his sister-in-law, Nancy Teel. David is survived by his wife, Donna; son, Donald (Shawnee, Kan.); sisters, MaryMargret Ruhlman (Prairie Village, Kan.) and Virginia Giller (Manhattan, Kan.); brother, Leslie Gates; sister-in-law, Barbara Gates (Easton, Kan.); brother-in-law, Darrell Teel and wife, Patsy (Pattonsburg, Mo.); sisters-in-law, Janet Teel (Stanberry, Mo.) and JoAnn Anderson (Phillipsburg, Penn.); and many nieces and nephews. A special thank you to Jefferson County Hospice, family, and friends for all their support. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at St. Lawrence Church, Easton. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial will follow at St. Lawrence Cemetery.
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