Ralph Fesler Gates was an American politician who served as the 37th governor of the U.S. state of Indiana from 1945 to 1949. Wikipedia
Born: February 24, 1893, Columbia City, IN
Died: July 28, 1978 (age 85 years), Columbia City, IN
Party: Republican Party
Previous office: Governor of Indiana (1945–1949)
Education: University of Michigan
Spouse: Helene Edwards (m. 1919)