Michael Ray Bates, 67, of Louisburg, KS passed away September 2, 2020 at Olathe Medical Center with his wife and children by his side. He attended Grandview High School, and served in the US Army. He later worked and retired from McDonald’s as the Director of Operations.
Michael is survived by his wife, Lisa; children, Daniela Staples (Oliver), Berlin Germany, Gregory Bates (Sharon) Jacksonville FL, Jamie Maldonado (Abraham) Olathe KS, Jason Bates (Denia) Belton MO, Katie Mandracchia (Andrew), Stilwell KS; 13 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; brother, Steven Bates (Barbara), Overland Park KS; many nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Ora and Katherine Bates, brother, Richard “Wayne” Bates, son, Christopher Michael Bates.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his honor to the American Cancer Society.