Rose Marie Kemper Schultheis Gates, 79, of Sullivan, IN went to be with the Lord Monday November 3, 2025.  

            She was born in Indianapolis, IN November 28, 1945, the daughter of the late Howard H. Kemper and M Pauline Pressley.

            She was preceded in death by her parents, also her husband, Dwight M. Gates, two daughters, Beth Ann Schultheis, Susan R. Gates.

            Survivors include a son, Pete Rock Schultheis of Sullivan, IN, two daughters, Dawn M. Turk and Kathy L. Long both from Indianapolis, IN, a stepdaughter, Pamela Doran of St. Petersburg, Fl a sister, Patricia A. Wetzel of Pigeon Forge, TN, 9 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren 5 step grandchildren and a sister in-law Marilyn J. Giles of Bedford, Texas.

            Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM Friday, November 7, 2025, at Brust Funeral Home in Sullivan, IN. Visitation will be Thursday, November 6, 2025, at Brust Funeral Home from 4:00PM until 8:00PM. Burial will follow in the Holy Cross Cemetery in Indianapolis, IN.