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Barton Decker Obituary
Barton H. Decker, 79, of Emmaus, died February 8, 2010 in Lehigh Center. He was the husband of Marilyn M. (Marsh) Decker. They celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary in November 2009. Born in East Texas, he was the son of the late Everett L. and Eva (Butz) Decker. He was a graduate of the Philadelphia Institute of Barbering. He was a self-employed barber at Bartys Barber Shop, Emmaus for 55 years. He was a member of St. Johns U.C.C., Emmaus. He honorably served his country in the Navy during the Korean Conflict. Barty was an avid golfer. Survivors: Wife; sons, James B. Decker, Jack M. Decker and wife, Lisa, and Jay R. Decker; sister, Mae Wert; grandchildren, Amy, Mindy, Ryan, Meghan, Jacqueline, and Marissa. He was predeceased by brothers, William and Oliver and sister Carolanne. Services: Memorial Services with military honors Saturday, February 20, 2010 at 11 a.m. in St. Johns U.C.C., 139 North 4th Street, Emmaus. Friends may 10 to 11 a.m. in the church. Schantz Funeral Home, Inc., Emmaus is handling arrangements. Online condolences may be made to www.schantzfh.com Contributions: May be made to St. Johns U.C.C., 139 North 4th St., Emmaus, PA 18049.
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Jason Tibolt
April 15, 2021
He gave me my first haircut and cut my hair until I was 12 and moved away. I loved the smell of his pipe. He will always be missed.
Chris Gemmel
March 11, 2010
Dear Marilyn,
I'm so sorry to hear about Barty. He was like a grandfather to me. Always there for advice and to make you laugh. He's in a good place. Please call if there's anything I can do. I'll always remember him and miss him dearly.
Ron Lewis
March 8, 2010
Marilyn and family,
I am the guy who saw the painting of Barty in the art museum. He went from being a barber to being a friend. Never before have I looked forward to having my hair cut. I hope you will find peace knowing that he is beyond those final days of pain.
Brian Bachert
March 4, 2010
I use to help my friend deliver the east penn press and everytime we went into the barbershop there was barty always laughin up a storm. He always gave us each a dollar for delivering his newspaper, he was a good man..thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Jason Bloxham
March 2, 2010
I have not lived in Emmaus since I was a young kid. I used to love going with my father to see Barty and get my hair cut. I know my grandfather got his hair cut there as well. He was an icon in the area. I am truly sorry for your loss, but know it was a loss to all.
Brenda Stiles
February 26, 2010
Dear Marilyn and family, You're in our thoughts and prayers. We think of Bart every day when we pass his barber shop. Emmaus won't seem the same without him. We'd always beep the horn when we'd see him walking in town and that smile he'd flash will remain with us always. Marilyn, our children, Andrew and Alicia, always enjoyed being in your Sunday School classes. You are very special to our family. You're in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Bruce, Brenda, Andrew and Alicia Stiles
John Zettlemoyer
February 20, 2010
Marilyn: I always enjoyed the times I shared with you and Barty. I will continue to treasure those memories and Barty for the rest of my life. The parties, the humor, sitting in your kitchen, and the barbershop banter are small yet significant examples of my connections to the world of Barty and Marilyn. Remember, the many friends that you have and who will not soon forget the very real person that he was.
Greg Reph
February 16, 2010
Marilyn,
So very sorry for your loss. I knew Barty for over 30 years and truly enjoyed my visits for not only the haircut but solving the local and world problems. I will always remember Barty for his many, many golf outfits and shoes colored for every occasion. He will be missed by all.
JACKIE(BARNEY' DAUGHTER) CHARRON-DRISCOLL
February 15, 2010
SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS, I KNOW THAT HE WILL BE MISSED BY MANY. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.
Denise Jacoby
February 12, 2010
Barty was an icon in Emmaus and will be truly missed by all who knew him. Barry went to him for haircuts from the time that the shop opened. He remebers sitting on a board to have his hair cut as well as trading Navy stories with him. No one else could give a haircut like Barty! Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. Barry and Denise Jacoby
Scott & Patti Gross
February 12, 2010
Dear Marilyn, We are sorry for your loss. Barty was a great friend. I so enjoyed our discussions about golf and life in general while I was getting my hair cut.We will truely miss him.
Jack & Cookie Jones
February 11, 2010
Dear Jack and family we send our condolences on the passing of your father. I always enjoyed getting a haircut at Barty's as a kid. He made it a fun experience.
Vicki Staller
February 10, 2010
Dear Jay and Mrs. Decker
I am so sorry for your loss.
Jay I know how much you wanted to just bring your Dad home for a visit.
When I spoke to him on the phone I remember he told me he wanted you to take him for a cheeseburger.
Just know you and your family are in my prayers. With all my Love,
Vicki
February 10, 2010
Sincere sympathy to the Decker family
February 10, 2010
Jack & Family-
You have our deepest condolences.Emmaus has lost one of it's true icons. Barty will be sorely missed by his many friends and customers. He was so much more than just a barber ...
Mike & Dee Dee Richardson
Janet Balik - Keretz
February 10, 2010
Dear Jay & Family.
I am so sorry to hear about you're dad, He was such a nice man! We lost our father Jan14th 2010, May the memories you shared with you're dad always keep you're heart happy!
Love,
Janet Balik Keretz
Ed Lutterschmidt
February 10, 2010
Jack and family,
I am sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dennis Bednarski
February 10, 2010
Having Barty cut your hair was an experience, not it was truly entertainment! Several Saturdays in the winter I would get my haircut in the morning and be gone for for a couple of hours. My wife would ask why it took so long, my response was "I can't just my haircut at Barty's I have to hang out to listen to the banter between Barty and his customers." Barty is missed.
Please accept my codolences.
clyde norelli dmd
February 10, 2010
Dear Jack and family,I am very sorry to hear of your dad's passing.It has been years since seeing him last ,but the memory of coming over to have my hair cut will live with me forever.I always enjoyed listening to him talk and thought he should have been the mayor of emmaus as well.Fond memories,Clyde Norelli dmd
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