Wayne Decker, 66, of rural Sheridan, passed away Saturday evening, Oct. 22, at his home, surrounded by his family.
Wayne was born March 24, 1950, in Sheridan, to Alva and Hallie (Meredith) Decker. He was a 1969 graduate of Serena High School. Wayne then served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War from 1969 to 1973. He married Marilyn (Neitzer) on Aug. 24, 1974, in Plano. He was a master carpenter, working for Signature Stairs in Sandwich. He was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Sandwich. Wayne led a full life and enjoyed all the time he spent with his family, especially fishing with his grandchildren and going to their sporting events. He was known as a BBQ Master and looked forward to arranging the family reunions. He was an active antiqueer and traveler. He traveled to the Kentucky Derby, Ireland and several cruises with his wife, Marilyn.
He is survived by his wife, Marilyn Decker; his three sons, Cory Decker, of Sheridan, Shane (Holly) Decker, of Serena, and Derek (Amber) Decker, of Talbott, Tenn.; his seven grandchildren, Kiley, Tyler, Dylan, GraceLynn, Shane, Eric and Skylar; his three sisters, Louise Witten, of New Albany, Ind., Nina (Steve) Ayers, of Sheridan, and Phyllis (Rick) Tirevold, of Watson, Ill.; and two brothers, Dave (Barb) Meredith, of Sheridan, and Ron (Jackie) Decker, of Bolivar, Mo. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, at Gabel-Dunn Funeral Home in Sheridan. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Gabel-Dunn Funeral Home with Pastor David Kaul officiating. Interment will be in Elerding Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Cory Decker, Shane Decker, Derek Decker, Rick Neitzer, Mike Neitzer, Ryan Orr, Bryan Meyer and James George. Honorary pallbearers will be Tyler Decker and Dylan Decker.
Memorials may be directed to the donor's choice. Gabel-Dunn Funeral Home Ltd. 333 W. Church St., Sheridan, IL 60551-0027 815-496-2003 dunnfamilyfuneralhome.com
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