Robert D. Bates, beloved husband of the late Christine 'Judy' Bates; loving father of Belinda (Noah) Tuley, Theresa (Rick) Meretta and the late James (Liz) Bates, Peggy (Bill) Miller and Patty (Mike) Hassan; cherished grandfather and great grandfather of many. Visitation Friday 3-8 P.M. Funeral Service Saturday 10:00 A.M. at Lawn Funeral Home, 17909 S. 94th Ave. Tinley Park, IL 60487. Interment Zion Lutheran Cemetery. Funeral info 708-532-3100.