Richard E Tate

December 28, 1963 - March 16, 2015

Mr. Richard E. Tate, Jr., 51 of Seymour passed away at St. Mary-Elizabeth Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky on March, 16, 2015.

He was born in Kokomo, Indiana on December 28, 1963, the son of Richard E. Tate and Barbara Bruno Lucas.

Richard graduated from Seymour High School in 1982 and was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Seymour, Sons of the American Legion, Hoosier Beemers Club.
He had a great love for his wife Julia D. Kreite, whom he married February 24, 1990 in the First United Methodist Church.

Richard was employed with the Seymour Truck Sales as a Mechanic Truck Wrecker operator for 10 years. His passion was to ride motorcycles as one would say he ate, drank and slept motorcycling.

He is survived by his wife; Julia, mother; Barbara, father; Richard; brothers; Robert S. and Michael S. Lucas, Jim Tate, sister Julie Tate, maternal grandfather; Robert (Jeannie) Bruno, maternal grandmother; Naomi Horseman, paternal grandfather; Karl Tate, mother and father-in-law; Joyce and Vernon Prange, brother and sister- in-laws; Roger (Phyllis) Kriete, Dwight (Karla) Eddy, Jeffrey(Melody) Kriete, Teresa (Kevin) Dukes,several aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his father-in-law; Carl Kriete, Jr., grandfather; Donald C. Horseman and grandmother; Dorothy Tate.

Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, March 21, 2015 at the First United Methodist Church, 201 E. 3rd St., Seymour, with Rev. Sandy Cooper and Rev. Steve Cherry, officiating.
Family and friends may call at Voss Funeral Home, 316 N. Chestnut St, Seymour, on Friday from 2 to 8 p.m. and at the church on Saturday after 9:30 a.m. until time of service.
Burial will follow at Riverview Cemetery.
Family asks that memorial donation be designated to the church or charity of Choice.

Online condolences and full obituary may be seen at www.vossfuneralservice.com.

All arrangements have been entrusted to the caring staff of Voss Funeral Service

Mr. Richard E. Tate, Jr., 51 of Seymour passed away at St. Mary-Elizabeth Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky on March, 16, 2015. He was born in Kokomo, Indiana on December 28, 1963, the son of Richard E. Tate and Barbara Bruno Lucas. Richard graduated from Seymour High School in 1982 and was a member of theContinue Reading

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Richard was like a brother to me. He has been with me in both good and bad times. He was a true friend . He will be truly missed. Friends for 45 years.

So sorry for your loss. I remember Richard , as a happy person with a zest for life. I know he will be missed very much. Jeff Lucas and family

My husband & I had the pleasure of working with Richard at Seymour Truck Sales. He was always in good spirits, told everyone good morning and would do anything for anyone at anytime. He will be deeply missed.

My deepest condolences to Julia, the Tate family and the Kriete family. Richard was a good man and will be missed by all.

Julie, I'm so sorry for your loss. If you ever need anything, Jim and I are just a phone call away.

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Julie and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. I have such fond memories of Richard and his wonderful personality and laugh. It was a privilege to know him. He will be missed by many.

Julie and Barbara, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Love you all!

I knew Richard through various motorcycle rides and camping trips through www.advrider.com. I always looked forward to sitting around the camp fire with him and hearing his always humorous stories. It was never a dull or quiet campfire with Richard around. My condolences to his friends and family. He will be misse. The camping memories and stories never forgotten.

Julie, I was so sorry to hear about the loss of Richard. My prayers are with you at this time.

Dear Aunt Barb and Julie, My heart is so broken for you both and I am praying for you all! Love you, Lisa

Julie & Barb - I am very sorry for your loss - Richard & I worked at Rose Acres together and created some great memories. I enjoyed him a lot.

Aunt Barb I am so sorry. Richard was such a great person. I remember when he came to Minneapolis for training. We went on the grand tour of Minneapolis. I think he preferred Seymour over the big city! Love Jill

Rich and I were first cousins. Although we were several years apart in age, I remember him being very fun to be around and always had a big smile on his face. He will be missed. Stephanie Taylor (Raber)

So very sorry to hear of your loss. He was extremely friendly and such fun to be around. Hugs & Prayers

Barb I'am so sorry for your loss prayers going your way

Barb and family so sorry for your loss

Barb, Mom and I are so sorry for the unexpected loss of your son, Richard. Our hearts and prayers go out to Julie, too. God Bless.

So sorry for your loss Julia, I know we haven't ran into each other in a while, But, I have fond memories of us all as teenagers running around. We never know what our futures hold, as I've been thru this myself. Bless you and may God give you the strength you need during this difficult time. Kimberly Melton-Hillenburg

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