WALTER GATES
Walter Gates, 90, passed away peacefully with his children by his side on Friday, April 16, 2021 at Iowa Methodist Hospital.
No serÂvices will be held at this time. LauferÂsweiler Funeral Home is serving the family.
Born April 22, 1930 in Greenwood, Mississippi to William and Birdie Gates. Survived by his children Walter Lynn Gates of St. Paul, MN, Mark Gates, Minneapolis, MN, Annette Gates, Edina, MN, and Pam Hamrick of Des Moines, IA. He is also survived by 7 grandchildren and 8 great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by the love of his life, Jeannette Gates, parents, William and Birdie (Webb) Gates, brothers; Robert, F.M., and Percy.