MICHAEL SPATES

From the USPS employee newsletter, Link:
A ‘selfless’ leader
Spates, retired postal executive, dies

Postal Service employees are remembering Mike Spates, a beloved USPS retiree who died Aug. 28 at age 77.

Spates joined the organization as an operations records analyst in 1972 and served in a variety of roles during his 37-year career, including managerial positions in delivery, retail, processing, transportation, pricing and stamps.

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I am a retired Postal Service lawyer I gave legal advice to Michael Spates several times during my career. It was always fun to work for him because of his wit. I was sad to hear of his passing. The world is a less enjoyable place without him.

In loving memory of a wonderful, giving, knowledgeable, special man. Love to Chris and family. I cherish a good time we had together at the Disney stamp event. You two were a joy to have there!