Dale Pate, 61 of Washington passed away Saturday, May 30, 2009 at his home.

Mr. Pate, son of the late Walter Pate and wife Mary nee Haberberger was born March 9, 1948 in Washington, Missouri.

On October 4, 1975 he was united in marriage to Donna Grafrath in Washington, Missouri.

He was a member of the Washington Elks Club.

Mr. Pate was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Mary Pate; one sister, Judy Lanwermeyer.

He is survived by his wife, Donna Pate of Washington; three sons, Jason Pate and wife Michelle, Adam Pate and wife Kimberly and Brian Pate and fiancé Kara; two daughters, Jamie Weber and husband Dave and Jody Pate; two sisters, Donna Kohne and husband Larry and Karen Frederick and husband Steve; five grandchildren; nieces; nephews; other relatives and many friends.