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By placing your flower or plant order through Locke Funeral Home, you no longer have to worry about the order and delivery details. We ensure that your thoughtful expression of sympathy is delivered fresh and on time. Floral arrangements are provided by Petersen & Tietz Florists & Greenhouses, a third generation family owned and operated business established in 1934. They’re a Full Service Florist with 2 acres of greenhouses on site. Their Floral Design Staff is experienced and ready to fulfill your needs with an elegant floral tribute or beautiful plant from their greenhouse.

Kenneth Edward Gates

Kenneth Edward Gates

January 3, 1939 – February 3, 2014

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Kenny Gates, 75, of Waterloo, died at Ravenwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Monday, February 3, 2014.

Mr. Gates was born January 3, 1939, in Waterloo, the son of Clifford and Elsie Loy Gates. Kenny grew up in Waterloo and worked for Sibert’s Laundry and Dry Cleaning for a long time. He was a thrifty and hard working person who enjoyed collecting old cars, stock car races, and watching wrestling on TV.

Survived by: five brothers: Clifford Gates of Waterloo, LaVerne (Jeanette) Gates of Florida, Don (Shirley) Gates of Aurora, MO, Ronald Gates of Waterloo, Larry (Annie) Gates of Waterloo; three sisters Joan Hanley of St. Petersburg, FL, Barbara Davis of Waterloo and Karen Moore of Waterloo.

Preceded in death by: Parents, five brothers Gary, Robert, John, G.W. “Bill” and Dennis Gates; three sisters LaVonne Rochholz, and Sally Gates and Betty Engelhardt.

Funeral Service

February 10, 2014

1:00 pm – 12:00 am

Locke Funeral Home 1519 West 4th St., Waterloo