ROLLING MEADOWS, Illinois
1937 - 2020
ROLLING MEADOWS - Kenneth Mathias Bates born November 13th, 1937 was destined to touch more lives then he ever imagined. In school and college he played football and was offered to play for the Chicago Bears, Green Bay Packers, and the Chicago Cardinals. While he did play semi-pro for a few...
Read MoreMr. Bates was my history teacher at MacArthur Jr. High and helped form in me a love of studying the past.
Randy Arosen MacArthur class of '75
January 10, 2020
I have a memory of him..........
Terry Mcgowan
January 09, 2020 | Prospect Hts, IL
Mr. Bates wss my History teacher at MacArthur Jr. High in the 65/66 shool year. Oh yes, the ducking of erasures was common if you weren't paying attention. Great teacher and very fair. He even reffed a couple basketball games I played. He leaves a wonderful legacy. I never forgot him. RIP and God bless.
Robert Henley
January 08, 2020 | Byron, IL
I have known Ken and Mary for years and was pleased to attend their wedding many years ago. My love and condolences to Mary his devoted wife and to Kenny their son. My prayers and love to the entire Perry/Bates family. May Ken rest in Our Lords arms, free from pain and suffering.
Karen Matson
January 08, 2020
In 1969-70, he was my history teacher at Mc Arthur Jr. High. A lot of the funniest memories I have from there include him. He was a great teacher and he told great jokes, he made learning fun.
May he rest in peace. My condolences to his family.
Joanne Zagone
January 08, 2020 | Clearwater, FL
Mr Bates was my History teacher in 6th grade and also my wrestling coach. I'd have to say from what I remember he was a great man with an excellent sense of humor! I know that God has a plan not only for him but also for his family whom I'm sure will be missing him. As they mourn I hope they remember that he was excellent servant. God bless the Bates family.
Casey Marrs
January 08, 2020 | Des Plaines, IL
Mr. Bates was my 7th & 8th Grade History teacher 1965-66) at MacArthur Jr. High. He was tough but fair. Also Chaperoned our "Springfield"trip. I remember dodging a few "erasers" launched my way for not paying attention in class. Blessings for his Widow, children & Grandchildren.
Scott Harrington
January 08, 2020 | Ooltewah, TN
Mr. Bates was my 7th grade Social Studies teacher at West Junior High School, now MacArthur Middle School in 1964. Fond memories.
My condolences to Ken's family.
Gary Hedberg
January 08, 2020 | AZ
I had him as a teacher.
Terry Mcgowan
January 08, 2020 | Prospect Hts, IL