Richard L. Tate, 61, of Keokuk, passed away on December 30, 2016, at Great River Medical Center, Burlington, Iowa.
Richard was born in Keokuk, Iowa, on November 18, 1955, the son of Wendall Wayne Tate and Grace Lee Azinger. A lifelong resident of Keokuk, Richard was a graduate of Keokuk High School. He loved to sing and play guitar. He could play any instrument.
Richard is survived by his five children: Jeremy Tate and his wife Lisa; Lonnie Tate, Amanda Tate; Carrie Ann Tate and Brittney Tate; his mother Grace Azinger; two sister Carrie Ann Tate and Loretta Tate; three brother's: James Tate, Mark Kleinert, and Dallas Tate, and thirteen grandchildren.
A prayer service will be at 5:00 PM on Friday, January 6, 2017 at DeJong-Greaves Celebration of Life Center at 1212 Concert Street with Rev. Marty Goetz officiating.
Richard was preceded in death by his father. [more]