Ronnie Lee Gater

Ronnie Lee Gater, 76, of Columbus, died at Columbus Regional Hospital on June 29, 2023. He was born on March 23, 1947, to Rollin E. Gater, and Kathleen McCleery Gater in Seymour, and was the spouse of Beth Richart Gater on August 23, 1969. Ronnie retired from Cummins Engine Co. in 2009 after 43 years of working for the company and was in the Air Force Reserves during his younger years. He was a long-time member of the American Legion and an avid golfer. Above all, Ronnie loved spending time with his family, especially his granddaughter, Lauren, who was the light of his life. He is survived by his wife, Beth Gater; sons, Jason (Kimberly) Gater, and Jeremy Gater; brother, Duane Gater; sister, Sheila (David) Swift; and granddaughter, Lauren Gater. Ronnie is preceded in death by his parents, Rollin and Kathleen Gater, and brothers, Robert, and Leon Gater. The funeral service will be at 1 pm on Monday, July 3, 2023, at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Lay officiating the service. Visitation will be prior to the service from 11 am to 1 pm. He will be buried at Donaldson Cemetery. You are invited to view his video tribute, leave a message of condolence to the family, and light a virtual candle of remembrance on our website at www.jewellrittman.com.