Larry L. Decker

By Orleans Hub Posted 29 March 2019 at 12:03 pm

Larry Decker

Larry L. Decker, 75, of DeLand, Fla. and formerly of Middleport, N.Y. and New Milford, Pa., entered into rest on March 12, 2019 with his loving wife of almost 53 years, Nancy, by his side.

Larry is also survived by his children, Dan and Beth Piekarsky, Lori and Stuart Pollack, Amy Decker, Nicole Bricourt, and Brett and Trudy Decker; 10 grandchildren, Will, Chris, Christina, Samantha, Melissa, Breonna, Alissa, Cory, Tagen and Arie; one great-grandchild, Aidan; brothers, Stephen and Sharon Decker, William Decker, and Robert and Gail Decker; sisters, Bonnie Brainard, Emily and William Whitney, and Barbara and Tom Lewis; and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family members.

He was predeceased by his parents, J. Elwin and Grace Decker.

Larry retired from General Motors with 31 years of faithful employment. He was a Middleport volunteer fireman for 25 years. Larry enjoyed horses, golfing, and trips to the casino. He possessed a great love for his wife, children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

A funeral service was held at 12 p.m. on Mon., March 18 at Tuttle-Yeisley Funeral Home Inc., Hallstead, Pa. Interment will be in Franklin Hill Cemetery. Friends were invited to call from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the funeral home prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude’s Place, Memphis TN 38105.