Gates, Steven R. Monday, Jan. 23, 2006, home with the Lord; Deeply loved husband of Mary F. Gates (nee Oesch); proud father of Adam and Emily; dear son of the late Raymond and Florence Gates; dear son-in-law of Bob and Jane Oesch; dear brother-in-law, uncle, cousin, nephew and special friend to many.
Steve will be remembered for his devotion to his family and friends, his integrity in life and his love of sports, especially basketball.Services: Visitation 4-9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27 at HUTCHENS Mortuary, 675 Graham Rd., Florissant. Funeral service 10 a.m. Sat., Jan. 28 at First Baptist Church of Ferguson, 333 N. Flor issant Rd., Ferguson, MO. Interment St. Charles Memorial Gardens, St. Charles, MO.