Born: January 23, 1957 - Deceased: July 30, 2023
Jeffrey Lee Tate “Rhonda”, 66, of Belleville, IL, born Wednesday, January 23, 1957, in Belleville, IL, passed away Sunday, July 30, 2023 at Christian Hospital Northeast in St. Louis, MO.
Jeff was an avid reader with a wealth of knowledge especially pertaining to history. He enjoyed talking about current events and family ancestry. He enjoyed listening to music and was very much in tune to musical groups prior to becoming popular. In his younger years he had a vast stamp collection and was active in Cub/Boy Scouts, and enjoyed playing sports. Later in life he enjoyed painting and pottery.
He was preceded in death by his:
- Father, Marion Leon Tate
- Friend and companion, Peggy Schroder
Surviving are his:
- Mother, Betty Jean Tate of Belleville, IL
- Brothers:
- Barton (Joann) Tate of Fairview Heights, IL
- Farley Tate of Belleville, IL
- Gregory (Marilyn) Tate of St Charles, MO
- Sisters:
- Nancy Leigh Tate of Belleville, IL
- Julie Tate of Belleville, IL
- Nieces and Nephews:
- Ashleigh Tate
- Heather (Sheldon) Schaffer
- Gregory R. (Lukas) Tate
- Holly (John) Parish
- Allison Wymer
- Jackson Wymer
- Great nieces and nephew:
- Aubrey
- Leighton
- Owen
- Cousin, David Titter
- Uncle/god father and aunt, Robert (Leona) Blaha
Memorials: Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Visitation: Visitation from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm (Noon) Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL.
Funeral: Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 pm, Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at Kurrus Funeral Home, with Rev. Ken York officiating.
Private Interment.
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Condolences to family.
I am Dale and Brenda Tate’s oldest child Cindy. I was so saddened to hear of Jeff’s passing. He was a sweetheart. Our sympathy to Betty and her children.
Cindy Tate McNew
So sorry to hear this! Prayers for the family! Greg and the Tate family are special friends and old neighbors! 🙏🏼
Jeffrey, “Rhonda” Lee Tate was indeed a delight to know. We rode a train together to an Orthodox Bahá´í Conference in New Mexico in 2018 & it is very true what the family said in the obituary about Jeffrey´s liking of knowledge & history! Truly heaven is welcoming a friend of humanity & a devoted servant of God!
John Brant
I knew Jeff in grade school and high school. He was truly a wonderful person with more kindness than most. He certainly made the world a better place and he will be missed. Heaven has a new and wonderful angel.
Brian Pabst