Elmer Decker
Elmer J. Decker, 92, died April 26, 2006, at Schowalter Villa, Hesston.
Born July 29, 1913, at Durham, he was the son of Tobias and Mary (Unruh) Decker.
He was a farmer and stockman.
On Feb. 14, 1935, he married Verna Alice Jantz at Tampa. She died in 2002.
He also was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Carl, Harry, Leroy, and Andrew Decker; five sisters, Emma Jantz, Lena Schmidt, Elsie Johnson, Clara Unruh, and Gertrude Unruh; and one great-grandchild, Lydia Scheufler.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Wayne and Edna Decker of Hesston; brother, Alva Decker of Hesston; three grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
A memorial service was held Saturday afternoon at Hesston Mennonite Brethren Church, Hesston, with Pastor Steve Toews officiating.
Burial was in Peace Valley Cemetery near Durham.
Memorial funds have been established with Good Samaritan Fund at Schowalter Villa or Hesston Mennonite Brethren Church.
