BATES, Richard Lee, 77, of Alpena died Tuesday, March 9, 2010.
He is survived by three children, Richard (Cheryl) of Ossineke, Robin (Bill) Hirth of St. Louis, Mo., Jill (Nick) Langenderfer of Brighton.; seven grandchildren, Alex, Kelly, Chelsea, Zachary, Taylor, Chase and Ty; and a sister-in-law, Marlene Bates of Mt. Eaton, Ohio.
Family and friends will gather on Saturday, March 13, 2010, at McWilliams Funeral Home-Alpena from 10 a.m. until the time of the memorial service at 1 p.m. with Rev. Glen Martin and Rev. Tad Martin officiating.

