Daniel C. Gates, 93, of ManorCare Health Services, Elizabethtown, and formerly of Hershey, passed away Wednesday, July 18, 2012, in the home.
Daniel was born in Lewistown on February 7, 1919, the son of Daniel W. and Nannie B. Rudy Gates.
Daniel was a dairy farmer in Hershey. He graduated from Hershey High School. Daniel was a member of Spring Creek Church of the Brethren, Hershey, and had attended the Evangelical Free Church of Hershey. He was a hunter of deer and small game.
In addition to his parents, Daniel was preceded in death by his wife, Kathryn S. Gates, on November 6, 1975; three sisters, Evelyn C. Heisey, Hazel Weigley and Pauline Meyers; and four brothers, Hubert F. Gates, G. Wallace Gates, Merle C. Gates and Paul R. Gates.
He is survived by one daughter, Darlene E. Schmoyer of Elkhart, IN; one son, James R. Gates husband of Julie of Beaver Springs; three grandchildren, Robin Eger wife of Dan of Noblesville, IN, Gregory Schmoyer of Niles, MI, and Lori Reyes of Elkhart, IN; eight grandchildren; and one niece, June Musser of Manheim.
A graveside service will be held on Monday, July 23, 2012, at 2 PM in Spring Creek Church Cemetery, Hershey, with The Rev. David Hyatt officiating.
Trefz & Bowser Funeral Home, Inc., 114 West Main Street, Hummelstown, is handling the arrangements.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorial contributions be made to the Evangelical Free Church of Hershey, PO Box 648, Hershey, PA 17033; or to Spring Creek Church of the Brethren, 335 East Areba Avenue, Hershey, PA 17033.