Dale Emerson Cates, 83, Joplin, Missouri, died at 7:05 a.m., Friday, January 31, 2025, at his home following an illness.Born October 3, 1941, in Joplin, Missouri, Dale was the son of Elmer Ree and Alene (Archer) Cates. He was a lifetime area resident.He graduated from Riverton High School in 1959. Dale entered the US Navy, serving from 1959 to 1962 where he served on the USS Buck ...
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