Michael A. "Mike" Decker

1959 - 2017

Michael A. "Mike" Decker obituary, 1959-2017, Bluffton, IN

BORN

1959

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Elzey-Patterson-Rodak Funeral Home

120 West Mill Street

Ossian, Indiana

Michael Decker Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 7, 2017.

Michael A. "Mike" Decker, 58, of rural Bluffton, passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2017. He was a 1977 Norwell High School graduate and a 1981 graduate of William Penn College where he played baseball. He could often be found golfing, playing baseball and softball, and watching the Detroit Tigers. He mostly enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Surviving family include his wife, Lisa Decker; son, Derek Decker; mother, Kay (John) Ormiston; sister, Marcia (Tim) McKee; and niece, Sydni Gregg. He was preceded in passing by his father, James Decker; grandparents, Paul and Maria Decker, and Bus and Anna Lydy. Funeral service will be 12:00 pm (noon) on Thursday, August 10, 2017 at Elzey-Patterson-Rodak Funeral Home, 120 West Mill St., with visitation beginning at 10:30 am. Visitation will also be from 2-5 and 6-8pm on Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oak Lawn Cemetery, Ossian with a celebration of life at Lighted Gardens, Ossian following. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Norwell Athletic Department.

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August 15, 2017

Lex Hunter

Decker family,
Mike made a big impact in my life very early on. He was like a big brother during the Ossian Rec days. He was always there to protect me and include me in wiffle ball and dodge ball.

Later in life he always had a big smile whether it was at a Norwell baseball game or on the softball diamond. Mike was a guy that you would always want to be around because he lived life to the fullest. I was blessed to know him.

August 14, 2017

I am so sorry to hear about Mike. He was such a nice person and always liked to have a good time! Even though I hadn't seen him in years, Mike will always be a part of my Norwell memories. With deepest sympathy, Karen Lockwood.

August 10, 2017

Steve "Yogi" Ybarra

Lisa and family, you have my deepest sympathy. I had the pleasure of playing Softball with Mike in the early 90's. He was great ball player, but a better person. May he rest in peace!

August 10, 2017

Jeannie Perry

Lisa, I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers to you and your family.

August 10, 2017

Jeannie Perry

Lisa, I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers to you and your family.

August 9, 2017

Larry Newhard

Kay my condolences to you and your family. Larry Newhard

August 9, 2017

Larry Newhard

Kay my condolences to you and your family. Larry Newhard

August 9, 2017

Jeff House

Lisa, Kay and family,

I am the chaplain at Pretzels. Mike was an great employee and was liked by his co-workers. I mourn your loss. Please know I hold you family in prayer during this difficult time.

"May our Lord Jesus Christ Himself and God our Father, who loved us and by His grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope, encourage your hearts and strengthen you..." (2 Thessalonians 2:16-17)

August 9, 2017

Julie

I am so sorry for your loss, Lisa. Prayers for the family. RIP Mike.

August 9, 2017

Mike,

You will be missed my friend, truly a sad day to say goodbye to such a great guy.

-Gat

August 8, 2017

Laura Ochoa McCue

R.I.P.Mike you will be missed by many
I remember you playing baseball for my Dads Team "Mexican Joes" lots of good memories
May God give comfort to your Family and Friends at this difficult time
You are another Angel in Heaven

August 8, 2017

Friend

Doug Miller

Mike was an awesome person and we feel so blessed to have known him. We will forever cherish the memories of him on and off the field. His upbeat attitude and positive spirit were never contested - a true joy to be around !!
He will be missed.
Doug & Leslie Miller

August 8, 2017

Karl Keesling

August 8, 2017

Dear Kay, I'm so sorry for your loss. May God wrap you in His arms and bring you comfort and peace. Sandy Geist Funk

August 8, 2017

Dear Kay, I'm so sorry for your loss. May God wrap His arms around you and bring you comfort and peace. Sandy Geist Funk

August 8, 2017

Dear Kay, I'm so sorry for your loss. May God wrap His arms around you and bring you comfort and peace. Sandy Geist Funk

August 8, 2017

Cindy Rush Michaels

Mike was such a fun guy to be around. He seemed to always have a smile on his face and having a great time. He lived life to the fullest and at times could be mischievous. That's what made him so special. When I would see him at the class reunions or visiting the area, he would always talk of his son, Derek. He was a very proud dad. Great memories! My thoughts and prayers to Lisa, Derek, Kay, John, Marcia and Tim

August 8, 2017

Terri Kurt and Grace Bradtmueller

I am so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

August 8, 2017

Michaelle Speece

August 8, 2017

Weybrights

Mike you will forever be at a ball game eating a bag of popcorn. You will be missed dearly. Our sincere condolences to Lisa, Derek and family.

August 8, 2017

Rhonda Conrad

Lisa - I'm so sorry. Keeping you and your family in my daily prayers.

August 8, 2017

Nancy Wiese

Rest In Peace my friend

August 8, 2017

I was so blessed to have known Mike and be considered a friend. My thoughts and memories of him will forever be in my heart. Lisa, Derek and family you have my deepest sympathy.

August 8, 2017

Melody High Jackson

Hard to believe that I babysat for Mike and his sister many years ago in the little town of Murray.

August 7, 2017

Bev Grzych

Deepest Heartfelt Sympathy Lisa, Derek and family. Mike and I went to Norwell High School and both grew up in the area, what an all round great guy he was!! So deeply saddened to hear of his passing. Praying for you all on this huge loss in your lives.

August 7, 2017

Steve Kunkel

Lisa, Derek, Kay, John O, others.
So sorry. Words cannot express. Sometimes life is so unfair. Mike was a good guy with lots of friends. He'll be missed.

August 7, 2017

Gayle Gilliom-Kerben

You were always a great friend to me, your smile and sense of humor will be missed by so many. I'm sure you'll hit many home runs in Heaven! To your family my sincere condolences, hold onto to your memories of Mike, they will be very precious and comforting to you in the future.

August 7, 2017

Teresa Wall-Kobayashi

I am so sorry for your loss. Mike was always very athletic, fun loving, and a genuinely kind person in high school. He was friendly and liked by everyone who knew him. He always made me laugh. We were all very blessed to have him as a friend. I pray that God will wrap your family in his loving arms and help you to find peace during this difficult time. May you take comfort in knowing that Mike is with his Heavenly Father and has been given the gift of eternal life. God bless you.

August 7, 2017

Darrell Yager

My condolences to Mike's family.

August 7, 2017

Trudy Young

So sorry for your loss Lisa and family. May God wrap his arms around all of you and give you the strength to get thru this hard time. Mike was an "Awesome", fun loving Spirit. God Bless

August 7, 2017

Love you Mike always. You were a special part of our family. Marv, Diana and Melinda

August 7, 2017

Cindy Uptgraft

You will be missed by many.... You always knew how to bring a smile to peoples face. You lived life to the fullest and enjoyed every day.... I will miss you

August 7, 2017

Erika Gray

August 7, 2017

Dave and Carla Buzzard

Our sincere condolences for Mikes family!!! He will be missed by many here on earth and greeted by many in Heaven!

August 7, 2017

Tony Harris

RIP my old friend, may GOD bless your entire family. You will be missed by all that knew you Mike. Until we meet again.

August 7, 2017

Kurt Gray

Lisa, Derek, Kay, John O, Marsha, and rest of the family, Words cannot express what Mike meant to me. We ate a lot of dust together on the ball fields over the years. His zest for life was immeasurable and you could always count on a good time with him. Life on earth will never be the same! We love you all!

August 7, 2017

sheree hollingsworth

Sorry for your loss

August 7, 2017

Nancy Archbold

For a very nice guy whom I got to know better by working with him at pretzels NHS class of '77

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