Dean Russell Bates

Dean Russell Bates, 71, of Bronson, KS passed away April 22, 2020 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, Texas.

Dean was born December 13, 1948 to the late Russell and Luella Bates in Lone Rock, Iowa.  He served in the U.S. Army and served in Vietnam from 1969 to 1971. Dean was awarded the Bronze Star Medal and Purple Heart. Dean worked for General Motors for over 36 years before retiring in January of 2006. Dean was a family man, he enjoyed spending time with them as much as he could. He also loved to fish and ride his Harley with his brothers. He is preceded in death by his wife of 44 years, Rebecca who passed away in 2012. He is survived by his three children: Scott Bates and wife Coylynn; Kimberly Green; and Karen Bates. Three brothers: Donald Bates, Robert Bates, and Dale Bates; a sister, Shirley Edwards; six grandchildren and four great grandchildren.