Charles "Chuck" Coleman Bate

Charles “Chuck” Coleman Bate of Appleton passed away on August 19, 2015 in a motor vehicle accident. He will be remembered by his wife, Pamela (Case) Bate; children Anna, Alex, and Haley; sisters Carol Murphy and Beth Bate and their children; father-in-law Harold Case; sisters-in-law Jill Case-Wirth and Amy Case; nieces Emily, Allison, Addison, Genevieve, and nephew Charlie; close friends Jack, Bill, Sue, Kim, Tim, and Jane, as well as many more extended family, dear friends, and neighbors. He was preceded in death by his parents Leonard Coleman Bate and Ruth Katherine Elizabeth Ryti Bate and mother-in-law Geraldine Ann Case.

The family will be holding an open house gathering to celebrate his life on Sunday, August 23, 2015 at the Appleton Yacht Club, 1200 S. Lutz Drive in Appleton from 4:30 pm until 7:00 pm, casual dress is appreciated. Online condolences can be offered at www.wichmannfargo.com.

Memorial donations may be made toward two causes close to Chuck. Happily Ever After Animal Sanctuary http://www.happilyeverafterinfo.org/donate/ and Old Glory Honor Flight: Old Glory Honor Flight, In Memory of Chuck Bate, PO Box 482, Menasha, WI 54952.

Dear Chuckie, we don't know how to write an obituary for you. You weren't one for the traditional or formal. Instead, we'd like to toast to you, your life, and all the stories you've left behind.

Thank you for your never-ending appetite in everything. We teased you for your love of food and drinks, but your enthusiasm at gatherings was infectious. You always went full speed ahead and did what you enjoy whether it be becoming captain of your own boat, pushing your old car around when it couldn't quite make it back to the driveway, or insisting there should always be dessert.

You did it all and we don't know how we'll get by without you. You were the comedian, the handyman, a pain in the butt, and Captain of our boat. We've shared stories of your high school years as star athlete and lead in the school play, your shenanigans at Ripon College, and all the dogs and animals you've doted on. You were the foundation of our amazing home in Appleton and husband of 34 years and will live on in our hearts forever.

Thank you for the love and noise. Say hi to God for me.