Gates, John Warren age 70, of Princeton, passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2014. ohn is survived by his children, Brian (Stacie) of Osceola, WI, Aimee (Michael) Wagner of Eden Prairie, Eric (Sarah) of Menomonie, WI, Kari Gates of Duluth and John Michael (Kelli) of Billings, MT; 17 grandchildren; siblings, Marlene Christiansen of Falcon Heights, Bonnie (Rodger) Gustafson of Princeton, Duane (Patricia) Gates of Big Lake; along with many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Warren and Dorothea (Kresal) Gates. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30AM, Thursday, September 18, 2014 at Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home, Princeton. Visitation will be held from 6-8 PM, Wednesday, September 17, 2014 as well as 1 hour prior to the service on Thursday at Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home, Princeton. Interment will be in Oak Knoll Cemetery, Princeton. Arrangements are entrusted to Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home, Princeton.