1927
2013
DECKER, Earl E. – Age 86, of Columbiaville died, Wednesday August 21, 2013 at Genesys Hospice Care Center in Goodrich. Mr. Decker was born March 3, 1927 in Flint the son of Henry and Louie Decker. Earl served his country during W.W.II with the U.S. Coast Guard. He was an avid card player and sportsman. Surviving are his children, Lenore (Oscar) Flores, Steven Decker, Douglas (Terri) Decker. His dear companion of 30 years Karen Schalau and her children, Tammy (Jim) Ferguson and Tim (Theresa) Schalau; 10 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; sisters, Shirley Brownell, Cathy (Jack) Graham; brother, Russell (Susan) Decker; many nieces and nephews; a host of friends including his best friend, Pete. Mr. Decker was preceded in death by his parents, the mother of his children Marian Manning Decker, sweet granddaughter Trisha, brother, Carl Decker, sister, Maxine LaBeau and nieces and nephews. Friends may visit the family from 1 to 8 p.m. Monday at Brown Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 27, 2013 at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Great Lakes National Cemetery.
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August 28, 2013
L. A.
Thanks for your service to our country. RIP
August 27, 2013
Debby Bankey
So Sorry........Peace to all!
August 27, 2013
Lynne Spence
Lenore, Michael and Earl Jr I am so sorry for your loss. I hope you are able to spend time sharing wonderful memories of your father, grandfather and greatgrandfather while you are together honoring his passing.
August 27, 2013
So Sorry...Gary and Debbie Stoinski
August 24, 2013
Denise McCord
I am sorry for our loss. Lenore, the care and love you gave your father is commendable. His humor will be missed. His spunk will be missed. His presence at our family reunions will be missed. Please give him a kiss for me.
August 24, 2013
Margaret Hibbert
Booer you were a good neighbor and you will be missed. I will never forget the Puff Balls. They were wonderful.
August 23, 2013
Raul Garcia
We are so very sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers even more-so at this sad time. Raul Jr., Kathy and family.
August 23, 2013
Micheal Stringer
Thank U Grandfather 4 U, life is short and I will see U soon.
August 23, 2013
Lenore,
I have a lot of wonderful memories growing up at your house with you and your parents., both were very good to me..my thoughts and prayers with you and your brothers. Love, Lynn
August 23, 2013
Bob & Jan Potts
We are so very sorry to hear of Uncle Earls passing, he is now in the hands of our Lord. Our hearts and prayers to the family and loved ones that you find peace within yourselves. Uncle Earl will be dearly missed... but his memory will live on in our hearts forever.
August 23, 2013
Cindy Paul Cook
Uncle Earl, you will be sadly missed, My Prayer to the Decker family....Cindy and Paul Cool.
August 22, 2013
Maria Shuart
Lenore, so sorry to hear about your father. My prayers are with you and all the family.
August 22, 2013
Lauri Decker
Rest in peace Uncle Earl, I will always remember you as a man who enjoyed life and loved to laugh and make others smile. You will be missed love and prayers to the family.
Lauri Decker, Carl Decker's Daughter
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