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Visitation: There will be a Gathering of Family and Friends on Sunday November 1, 2026 from 2-4 pm at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in Richwood Add to Google Calendar

Michael E. Yates, 66 of Richwood, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning October 27, 2026 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 13, 1960 in Urbana to Raymond Yates Sr. and Naomi Mae (Slone). Mike was a 1979 graduate of North Union High School, where he excelled in track & field. He enjoyed playing golf and bowling. He loved watching old westerns and riding his Harley. Like most of the Yates family, he had a passion sports, the Buckeyes and Browns were favorites. Mike had formerly worked at Kal Kan in Columbus and General Casting in Delaware. He retired from Tolles Career and Technical Center in Plain City in the maintenance dept. Surviving is his father, Raymond (Lois) Yates Sr. of St. Paris, his son Cody Yates of Richwood, siblings, Tawna Brown of Springfield, Melissa Yates of Morristown, TN and Charles Yates of Springfield Sister-in-law, Rena Yates of Richwood He was preceded in death by brothers, Tony Yates and Raymond Yates Jr., nephew, David Yates and niece, Sarah Yates. There will be a Gathering of Family and Friends on Sunday November 1, 2026 from 2-4 pm at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in Richwood. Memorial gifts may be made to the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home, PO Box 122 Richwood, Ohio 43344, to help the Yates family with unexpected expenses. Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com Directions to Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home Florist Login

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Condolences       to #1 from: Rona Penix   Wed, Oct 28, 2026 at 12:21 PM Please know I was sorry to hear Michael passing.My prayers go out to all the family.🙏 #2 from: Trisha Columbus Wed, Oct 28, 2026 at 1:00 PM Sending lots of prayers for you, Cody your dad was one heck of a guy and will be missed by many prayers to you and your family. As you’re dealing with the passing of him just know you have one heck of an angel watching over you #3 from: Tammy   Wed, Oct 28, 2026 at 1:44 PM Cody I'm terribly sorry, Mike be missed. I'm not sure it has sunk in yet. Prayers for peace and comfort. #4 from: Trish Yates Lakeview ohio Wed, Oct 28, 2026 at 6:04 PM You will be missed uncle Mike I'm so sorry and to Cody know that I am always here like ur father and u were always there for me

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