Stacey Tate

Stacey Tate, of Mason, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, April 21, 2019. He was born Wednesday, February 12, 1958 in Phillipsburg, Pennsylvania to Thomas George and Kathleen Julia (nee Smith) Tate.

On Saturday, June 23, 1979, Stacey married his lifelong sweetheart, Valerie L. Bauman. The next 40 years, would bring them lots of laughter, joy, a few challenges, and lots of love. Stacey made a point to put his family first. With a quick wit and great sense of humor, it was easy to call Stacey a friend. He was that person who would put his own needs aside to help another.

As Program Manager for RHI US LTD, Stacey loved his job. He was dedicated to the company as they went through numerous owner/name changes. Working his way up the corporate ladder he is responsible for a couple patents.

An avid outdoorsman, Stacey loved to go camping, fishing and hunting. It is no wonder he is one of the few to actually earn his Eagle Scout. Stacey also loved wrestling and football, whether it was playing it or watching his beloved Penn State Nitty Lions or Steelers on TV.

One in a Million, Stacey will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Stacey was preceded in death by: parents, Thomas and Kathleen Tate.

Stacey is survived by: his wife of almost 40 years, Valerie Tate; daughter, Kaitlin (fiance, Gregory Gaver) Tate; sister, Sandra (Charles Lawton) Tate-Lovell; brothers, Thomas "Tommy" (Gayle) Tate, Michael (Julia) Tate, Jeff (Cheryl) Tate and Bryan (Pam) Tate; many nieces, nephews and loving family members.

Visitation will be Saturday, April 27, 2019 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Mueller Funeral Home, 6791 Tylersville Road, Mason, Ohio 45040. A Celebration of Life Service will immediately follow at 3:00 PM with Rev. Julie Alsip officiating.

Memorial donations may be directed to: Bucktail Council, Boy Scouts of America, 209 First Street, DuBois, PA 15801 or National Kidney Foundation, Finance Department, 30 East 33rd St., New York, NY 10016.

Mueller Funeral Home is serving the family 513-398-9100.