Margaret A. (Helmer) Gates

Margaret A. Gates (Helmer), age 90, of Two Rivers passed away Friday, January 16, 2026 at Harbor View Assisted Living, Manitowoc.

Margaret (Margie) was born August 4, 1935 in Green Bay.  Resident of Two Rivers and on June 18, 1955 she was united in marriage to Martin F. Gates.

Margaret worked at Paragon, Two Rivers before working at Mirro Corporation, Manitowoc for 28 years  to retirement. 

Margaret enjoyed deer hunting and fishing, outdoors, jigsaw puzzles, and most of all spending time with her family.  

Survivors include:  her children: Michael(Brenda) Gates, Hertford, NC; Mary(Mike) Mueller, Manitowoc; Brian(Tamara) Gates, Brillion; Wanda(Armando Jr) Castro, Two Rivers. Grandchildren: Kalynn Schultz, Eric Gates(fiancé Amber), Jessie Gates, Raeann Gates. Great grandchildren: Savannah, Kaydam, Kameron, Kolten, Ezra, and Jackson. One brother-in-law: Clarence Gates, Manitowoc; as well as nieces and friends.  Margaret was preceded in death by her husband Martin F. Gates, one brother-in-law and sister-in-law John and Dorothy Gates, sister-in-law Geraldine Gates, and nephew Greg Gates.

Cremation has taken place at All-Care Cremation Center, Manitowoc and a Memorial Service will be held at 12:00 p.m. Saturday, February 21, 2026 at the Klein & Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers.  Officiating at the service will be Rev. Dave Pleier with inurnment of her cremated remains to take place at Knollwood Chapel Mausoleum, town of Kossuth, privately by family at a future date. 

The family will greet relatives and friends at the funeral home on Saturday, February 21, 2026 from 11:00 am until the time of service at 12:00 p.m.

Sincere heartfelt thank you for all the amazing staff at Harbor View Assisted Living, Preceptor Hospice, and Community Care for the care, compassion, and companionship you had for our mom.

Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.kleinandstangel.com.  In lieu of flowers, plants, or monetary gifts- please donate to the Cure Alzheimer’s Fund which research cures for dementia.

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