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- Appleton Post Crescent
Fri., Feb. 1, 1974 pg. B12
Services set for Earl W. Bates
Funeral services for Earl W. Bates, former state president of the Loyal Order of Moose and a charter member of the Appleton American Legion Post, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Wichmann Funeral Home.
Bates, 81, 1120 N. Durkee St., died Thursday after a brief illness. He was born in Appleton and had owned and operated a popcorn business in the city for 40 years.
He was a member of the Pilgrim Degree, the highest honor bestowed on a member of the Moose. He also was a member of United Commercial Travelers and a World War I veteran.
Survivors include a daughter and a son, 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today and after 9 a.m. Saturday until the time of services at the funeral home. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery.
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