Background
Gates, Richard Wade was born on December 21, 1934 in Buffalo. Son of Joseph David and Alice (Smith) Gates.
Gates, Richard Wade was born on December 21, 1934 in Buffalo. Son of Joseph David and Alice (Smith) Gates.
Bachelor of Science, State College, 1960; Master of Science, State College, 1962; Master of Arts, Syracuse University, 1968; Doctor of Philosophy, U. Iowa, 1970.
Teacher, Kenmore (New York) Public Schools, 1960-1966; professor education, St. Bonaventure U., since 1970.
Board of directors Olean (New York) City School District, 1983-1991. With United States Army, 1953-1955. Member Phi Delta Kappa.
Married Marilyn Taylor, August 11, 1967 (divorced December 1988). Children: Julie, Matthew David.