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Arthur Gerald Decker

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  • Name Arthur Gerald Decker 
    Nickname Gerald 
    Born Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 26 Mar 2018 
    Buried Half Day Cemetery, Elmont, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I9784  Rossville
    Last Modified 22 May 2018 

    Father Samuel Ernest Decker,   b. 22 Dec 1902, Denison, Jackson County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 8 Sep 2002, St. Marys, Pottawatomie County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 99 years) 
    Mother Mary Madora Orrick Decker,   b. 13 May 1903, Indiahoma, Comanche County, Oklahoma Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 27 Feb 1989, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 85 years) 
    Married 28 Jan 1922  Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Documents
    Anniversary- Decker, Ernest and Mary 1
    Anniversary- Decker, Ernest and Mary 1
    Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Decker Celebrate 55th Wedding Anniversary
    Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Decker, Rossville, were honored by their children on their 55th wedding anniversary with a dinner at China Inn in Topeka Friday evening, January 28.

    Guests included: Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Decker, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stach, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Meyer, Gretchen and Blake, all of Rossville; Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Decker, Brent, Emily and Bryce and Mr. and Mrs. Urban Schmitz and Matthew, all of Topeka; Mr. and Mrs. Norman Steele, Rod and Russ, St. Marys.

    Mr. and Mrs. Willis Decker, Kansas City, Mo., were unable to attend, but called earlier in the day.

    The Deckers were married January 28, 1922, at Topeka and will have resided in the Rossville community 55 years this summer.
    Anniversary- Decker, Ernest and Mary 2
    Anniversary- Decker, Ernest and Mary 2
    Mr. and Mrs. Decker

    Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Decker, Rossville, will observe their 60th wedding anniversary quietly in their home Thursday.

    They were married Jan. 28, 1922, in Topeka, and have lived in Rossville all their married lives.

    They have four children: Winifred Stach, Rossville; Willis Decker, Kansas City; Gerald Decker, Topeka; and Charlotte Steele, St. Marys; and 14 grandchildren.
    Anniversary- Decker, Ernest and Mary 3
    Anniversary- Decker, Ernest and Mary 3
    Happy 65th Wedding Anniversary,
    Mary and Ernie Decker

    Love...and Congratulations
    Charlotte and Kenny
    Family ID F1619  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Lois Decker 
    Children 
     1. Brent David Decker,   b. 5 Jun 1963, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location
     2. Bryce Decker
     3. Emily Decker
    Last Modified 22 May 2018 13:55:36 
    Family ID F7563  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Half Day Cemetery, Elmont, Shawnee County, Kansas Link to Google Earth
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  • Documents
    Obituary- Decker, Arthur
    Obituary- Decker, Arthur
    Arthur Gerald Decker
    Arthur Gerald Decker, 87 passed away Monday, March 26,2018 at a local hospital after sustaining injuries from a fall at his home.

    He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Lois, his sons, Brent and wife Loan, Bryce and wife
    Tricia, daughter, Emily, four grandsons, Darrin, Nickolas, Braydn and Issak and his younger sister, Charlotte resides in St. Mary’s, Kansas and extended family members. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Mary Decker, sister, Winnie, and brothers, Robert and Willis.

    Mr. Decker was born and raised in Rossville, Kansas and later became a lifelong resident of Topeka, Kansas. In his early years, Mr. Decker worked at his parents’ farm. After high school, he served in the Navy and later in the Marines during the Korean War. He worked at Goodyear for 38 years before retiring. Mr. Decker was an active member of the Elmont United Methodist Church, Shriners, The Marine Corp League and the local Lincoln Club. His hobbies included antique cars, antique toys, working in the yard and taking care of his beloved pets. He was a good father and husband and was always there to help anyone in need.

    Funeral services for Arthur will begin at 11:00 a.m. Friday at the Elmont United Methodist Church, 6635 NW Church Lane, where his family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until service time. Private burial will be at Half Day Cemetery.

    Fond memories and condolences may be left at www. brennanmathenafh.com.