Richard Arthur Gatehouse

Richard Arthur Gatehouse, devoted husband, loving father, beloved grandfather, passed away Saturday, Oct. 7, 2006 at the age of 71. A resident of West Chicago, Richard lived most of his life in Illinois, having built their home in Northwoods in 1959. He was born Feb. 3, 1935 in Brooklyn, NY, son of the late William A. and Viola A., nee Symington. He was a graduate of the College of William and Mary and also earned an MBA Degree from Northwestern University. He served as an officer for the United States Army Military Intelligence from 1957-1959. He joined Elkay Manufacturing in 1966 and was promoted through the years and elected president of the Elkay Division and Halsey Taylor in 1991 and president of Elkay Manufacturing in 1996. He was known throughout the industry for his honesty and integrity. He retired in 1998 and continued serving on Elkay's Board for nine years and was active in his church his entire life. He enjoyed playing tennis, biking, gardening and working on his house and yard. He valued church, his family and his years at Elkay. He is survived by his beloved wife of 49 years, Rosemarie E., nee Weghorn; son, Mark R. (Betsy) Gatehouse of Greensboro, NC; a daughter, Holly Gatehouse (Jonathan M.) Jarvis of Newport Beach, CA; grandson, James C. Jarvis; granddaughter, Jenna L. Jarvis; sister-in-law, Betty Lilienwald of Spring Valley, CA; nephew, Paul W. Gatehouse and his wife, Roberta and daughter, Emily of New Hampton, NH. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, William A. Gatehouse Jr. Visitation Wednesday 3 to 8 p.m. at Williams-Kampp Funeral Home, 430 E. Roosevelt Rd., Wheaton (1 block east of Naperville Rd.). Funeral Service Thursday, Oct. 12, 2006, 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Church of Christ Science, Glen Ellyn; The Salvation Army; or the charity of your choice. Funeral info, 630-668-0016 or www.williams-kampp.com.