Jeff Bates Sr.
March 4, 1961 - June 4, 2022
Jeff Bates Sr., 61, of Painesville, OH, passed away Saturday, June 4, 2022 at home, surrounded by family, after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Jeff was born March 4, 1961 in Cleveland and spent the majority of his life in Lake County and was a devoted husband, father and papa. He was an extraordinary man who was loved by many. Jeff was an employee at Wiseco Piston (Race Winning Brands) in Mentor for over 3 decades. He enjoyed camping, classic cars and spending time with his family, especially his grandson. Jeff is survived by his wife of 38 years, Dolorse Bates (Piercy); sons, Jeffrey Bates Jr., and Kyle Bates Sr.; grandson, Kyle Bates Jr. and siblings, Cara Gallagher, Mike Gallagher, Danny Gallagher, Rob Bates and Donna Porthier (Bates). Preceding Jeff in death were his mother, Kathleen (Bob) Stucker; fathers, Joe Gallagher and Roy Bates and siblings, Mike Bates and Joseph Bates. A memorial service will be held 10:00 a.m., Thursday, June 16, 2022 at Pilgrim Lutheran Brethren Church, 9514 Johnnycake Ridge Road, Mentor, Ohio 44060. A private family burial will take place at a later date in Maple Grove Cemetery, Thompson. Arrangements entrusted to the Brunner Sanden Deitrick Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 8466 Mentor Ave., Mentor, OH 44060. Send flowers and offer condolences at www.brunners.com
Jeff Bates Sr., 61, of Painesville, OH, passed away Saturday, June 4, 2022 at home, surrounded by family, after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Jeff was born March 4, 1961 in Cleveland and spent the majority of his life in Lake County and was... View Obituary & Service Information