He was born on September 30, 1942, son of the late Virgil and Roberta Tate. Gary was a 1960 graduate of Waukegan Township High School. Growing up he enjoyed boxing, where he earned several medals, bowling and golf.
He retired in 2013 after 30 years at Rauland-Borg as the shipping manager. He enjoyed spending time with his family, his dogs, riding his Harley and tinkering around the house.
He leaves to cherish his memory his children: Shawn (Lisa) Tate, Kimberly (Mark) Benedict Sr., Scott (Patricia) Tate; his grandchildren: Mark (Dianna) Benedict Jr, Lauren (Luke) Armitage, Randy (Gabby) Benedict, Veronica Tate and Sara (Dane) Inman; great grandchildren: Zoey, Emilia, Lucas, Noah, Cheyanne, Abbigail, Adelynne, Dane Jr. and another on the way; his brother Michael (late Lois) Tate, nieces, friends, neighbors and a few other relatives.
A celebration of life Service will be held at a later date.
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