Ron Coate

Ron Coate - Life-time resident of Petaluma, Ron Coate passed away on Oct. 8, 2007 at his residence. Father of Dave Coate of Seattle, WA; Mike Coate and his wife, Christina of Petaluma; and Emmy Fritz and her husband Jake of Santa Rosa. Grandfather of 6. Brother of Robert, Roger, Richard, Ross and Raymond Coate. Ron enjoyed collecting model airplanes, cars and a variety of patches. He was employed by the Golden Gate Transit for 8 years and spent 4 years with the Sonoma Transit. He was a proud retired veteran of the United States Air Force.