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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