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1981
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2012
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Thomas Decker Obituary
Cold Spring
Nov. 2, 1981 - Nov. 29, 2012
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at St. John's Abbey and University Church in Collegeville, MN for Thomas "Tommy" Decker, age 31, who died Thursday in Cold Spring. Burial will be in the St. Nicholas Catholic Cemetery, St. Nicholas.
A visitation for Tommy will be after 4:00 p.m. Tuesday at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Cold Spring. Arrangements are with Wenner Funeral Home, Cold Spring.
Tommy was born in St. Cloud to John and Rosella (Stein) Decker. He married Alicia Glynn on October 22, 2011 in Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Cold Spring. Tommy was a wonderful father, and loving husband. He was a son that his parents were always able to be proud of. Tommy was a brother, uncle, and a friend to many. He enjoyed fishing, traveling, hunting, and playing games. He designed several police patches and was an avid patch collector. Tommy taught religion for many years at the church in St. Nicholas. He loved spending time with his wife and children - wrestling in the living room or dancing in the kitchen. Tommy was a man who was a remarkable communicator who showed respect and compassion regardless of their individual circumstances. He loved his wife Alicia and his children.They were the sparkle in his eye.
Tommy was a police officer for the Cold Spring/Richmond Police Department; who was killed in the line of duty. He served as a police officer for 10 years, serving in the communities of Isle, Watkins, Kimball, and then for the Cold Spring/Richmond Police Department. During his years of service Tommy was a firearms instructor, CornerHouse Certified, received five Letters of Appreciation, and one Special Commendation (the Departments 2nd highest award, involving heroism).
Survivors include his wife, Alicia; children, Kelly, Jade, Justin, and Devon; parents; siblings, Eddie (Becky), Larry (Judy), Terry, Billy, Shelly, and Joey; in-laws, Tom Hinze and Peggy Glynn-Hinze; brother-in-law, Anthony Glynn.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Susie; grandparents, Ernest and Mary Decker, Clare and Tony Stein.
Memorials are preferred to the Tom Decker Memorial Fund at 1st National Bank in Cold Spring, State Bank of Cold Spring, Central MN Federal Credit Union in Cold Spring, or any Wells Fargo location.
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Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Decker
Donald Krueger
November 27, 2019
Your children doing great.
Donna Jo
December 19, 2012
As the days go by, without you in this community brings tears to my eyes..you helped myself and my girls on a difficult nite, and I will always treasure that, the hugs, advice, and just reassuring my daughter God would bring me home safe that nite. As he did, you came and offered hugs to comfort. I cry everytime I think of all the good you have done for me and many others. You will always be in our hearts~ Tons of love, hugs, and prayers to the family and friends of Tommy may God carry you thru this time and always~
Fr. Mark Stang
December 10, 2012
My prayers go out to the family of Tommy and to the community of Cold Spring and Richmond.
I think of Tommy's life as giving of himself. He grew up in the community of St. Nicholas named after a saint who is famous for giving and has inspiried many to this day to give and not expect anything back. He was buried on the eve of St. Nicholas.
May Tommy's spirit of giving live on in our lives.
Lord protect and guide of all law enforcment officers.
In Christ
Peggy (mother in law) Glynn Hinze
December 9, 2012
Oh Tommy! I loved and still love you so much! no words could explain or explain the emptiness I feel without you! You were a husband that I cant even put to words! You were amazing, WONDERFUL!You were the LIGHT in Alicia's life, as I know she was to you! We all miss you beyond words! Its such a struggle! Please watch over and hold Alicia as she struggles with hope to go on living! I know God is carring her or she would not be with us today! God has sent so much support for her. Thank you Tommy for giving Alicia such a wonderful life! You would say no she gave it to me! I love you and miss you!You always told Alicia when her grandma, my mom, died, that you knew her through Alicia and I...Now you are with her in Heaven! Please watch over Alicia and your family, and all your family in uniform! I love them all!
Erinn
December 9, 2012
Tommy you were so good to me and always giving me a helping hand when needed. I cannot believe you are gone, my thoughts and prayers are with his family and those poor young kids now living without a daddy. So unfair, it makes me sick. Tommy give your princess Alicia the strength that she needs, I cannot imagine being a newlywed and loosing someone so fast. Tommy you will never ever ever be forgotten!!!
December 7, 2012
May we find the truth in this so you may rest in peace! God Bless your family!!
Pat & Jack Kampmeyer
December 6, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with Officer Decker's wife,children,parents ,inlaws and all his family ,friends and co-workers. We understand your loss and heartache.Wishing you Peace and the strength to help each other during this difficult journey.
Parents of Lt.Jamison Kampmeyer Colby FD,Deputy Marathon County Sheriffs Dept.Lost in the line of Duty as a Firefighter 3/4/12.
Hope you meet in Heaven
Dennis & Doris Schyma-Lardy
December 6, 2012
We want to accept our deeptly sympathy to the Decker's family due to the tragic accident of your son Tom.You are in our Thoughts & prayers,May God bless each one at this diffcult time.
Jodi Hilbert
December 6, 2012
Officer Decker, thank you so much for your service. To his family, I'm so sorry for your loss. I cannot imagine what you are going through. Please know many share in your saddness. We pray for you and your family. God Bless.
Greg Johnsen
December 6, 2012
Our condolences to the Decker family. Tom was a cousin of ours. Ernest and Mary Decker were my father's (Clifford Johnsen) uncle and aunt. My Dad's mother was Theresa Stein Johnsen and his father was Henry Johnsen. Dad passed away in August at age 87 in LaCrosse, WI.
Becca
December 6, 2012
May the love and happiness that your loved one gave here on earth help you through these dark days. My thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless you.
Susan Tabaka-Kritzeck
December 5, 2012
Words cannot really express the sadness that I feel for the loss of such a fine young man. I remember Tom well from his school days and was always impressed by his winning smile, hard work ethic, and determined spirit. I know that those are the kinds of things that will live on in his memory. I say an extra special prayer today for his family, as well as all of the officers who continue to serve. Thank you for the time that we had with you, albeit too short. Rest in Peace.
Kris Braegelmann
December 5, 2012
Tommy, may you rest in eternal peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Amanda
December 5, 2012
Thank you ofc decker for your dedication and heroism. My thoughts and prayers are with your family in this most difficult time, and may you rest in peace. You will never be forgotten.
Sue Roe
December 5, 2012
My sympathy to the family of this fine officer. His death is so senseless. My dad was born in St Nicholas and my husband taught at Rocori in the 1970's.
please know that Tommy's death deeply saddened me.
Rachel Wirkkula
December 5, 2012
God bless Tommy, his wife, children, parents, family, and friends during this time. My heart goes out to all of you..especially his wife and children! You are all in my prayers/constant thoughts. Much love!
Barry and Terri Jacobson
December 5, 2012
My husband and I have family that reside in the Cold Spring/Richmond area. We send our condolences to the wife, children, family, friends, fellow officers, community for the loss of Officer Tom Decker! Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. RIP Officer Decker.
Jody Selin
December 5, 2012
Well done, good and faithful servant... rest in peace Officer Decker.
Duane Wolfe
December 5, 2012
Tom was my student at Alex Tech LE program. You are not alone in your grief and loss. I am attending training this week in Las Vegas and already the instructor has mentioned Tom's loss several times to the 70 plus officers from around the country. You will be joined today by hundreds of others who will come together to remember and honor him.
Accept my condolences.
December 5, 2012
May peace,comfort and love be with you all during the difficult journey ahead. God Bless All Of You. Eternal Rest Grant On To Him Oh Lord...
December 4, 2012
Tom thank you for all your service. You are a true hero. Will keep all your fellow officer families, and your family,in our prayers.
Mark & Mary Arnold, Waite Park
sheila konz-peterson
December 4, 2012
It has been far too many yrs since i have seen or talked to Tommy. I knew Tommy as a kid hanging out with sister. He was alway a funny happy go lucky kid. My deepest sympathy and thaughts and prayers go out to his wonderful parent siblings and wife and young children .
Nikki & Tim Koehn
December 4, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Doris
December 4, 2012
RIP Officer Decker!
December 4, 2012
Dear Officer Deckers family~ Condolences from my home town of Kimball MN. We thank you for Officer Deckers service. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time.
Susan
December 4, 2012
Dear Kelly, Jade, Justin and Devon,
You and I have similar stories in that my Daddy also died in the line of duty. It happened on Nov 15th at 5pm. I still remember the day like it was yesterday. I was 9 years old and my brother was 12 and my baby sister was 8. When we found out that my Daddy died and was not ever coming back, I cried and cried and cried. It hurt so bad, I never thought my hurt would end. It was very overwhelming for the first few months as there were so many people that would come and go to help my Mommy and check on us kids. I remember I was out of school for 2 weeks and at the time we had lots of snow on the ground so we spent a lot time playing outside while our Mommy could take care of business and figure out what going to happen next. My Mommy cried a lot too and I hated to see my Mommy cry because it made me sad. She missed my Daddy too and did not know what the future would bring. I then got mad at God as I could not figure out why he would take our Daddy away from us. He made me mad, so mad, that I was angry for a very long time.
Guess what? My Daddy died 35 years ago and there is not a day that goes by that I don't think about him. I love him very much and know that he is watching and protecting me. He's been my guardian angel. Even after so many years, it seems like yesterday. I am not sad anymore as I know that God had new plans for him. I don't know what that is but I know that he went to heaven and doing lots of good things. There are times that I meet people that knew my Daddy and remember all the good things about him. That makes me happy knowing that my Daddy had a lot of friends and he still lives on in people's heart.
I know that you will have some very hard days ahead of you and I know how much you hurt. The day I found out about your Daddy, I cried too as it made me sad to think about you going through the same pain that my brother, sister and I did too. It's okay to cry and get mad. You might even get mad at each other and that's okay too. What got me through those sad days was my family especially my brother and sister. To this day we are still very close.
I did not know your Daddy but he sounded like a really cool guy and very well liked and I wish that I got to meet him. Just remember your Daddy was a true hero and will never be forgotten.
My thoughts and prayers and many hugs to you!
December 4, 2012
RIP Officer Decker.
DONNA GROSS
December 4, 2012
So sorry for your loss, You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Tanya Prow-Stein
December 4, 2012
I'm so very sorry for your loss, sending many prayers for the Decker family and the whole community.
JUDY
December 4, 2012
REMEMBER THE GOOD TIMES AND HIS WONDERFUL LAUGH AND SPIRIT FOR THOSE WILL GET YOU THROUGH THE TOUGH TIMES. MY PRAYER GO OUT TO ALL OF TOM'S FAMILY MAY YOU FIND PEACE.
Gail Rapp
December 4, 2012
My sympathy to the Decker family, friends and community. You lost a great man and heaven received a wonderful angel. God Bless. Gail
Lourita Schwartz-Kelsey
December 4, 2012
My deepest sympathy to the Decker family. I having been praying for your family. My heart aches with sorrow for I have felt the loss of a son and brother. May god give you comfort and strength during this difficult time. May he rest in peace
Sheena Grimstad
December 3, 2012
our thoughts and prayers are with his 4 young children and the family... my heart is heavy when it hits so close to home! He was a great man and will forever be missed!!!
John and Violet Daniels
December 3, 2012
RIP Officer Thomas Decker
Michael and Angela Kost
December 3, 2012
May you have eternal life with God in heaven.
December 3, 2012
Our deepest condolences and prayers, John, Eddie and all of the Decker family. Don and Phyllis, Krueger, Yelm, Washington.
Lisa Roske
December 3, 2012
Words cannot express how special you are. You will never be forgotten. May God Bless you family and watch over them. Thank you for dedicated service over the years. R.I.P.
December 3, 2012
May the soul of this faithfully departed rest in peace...God be with his family and friends who are grieving such a great loss.
Lori Schroeder
December 3, 2012
Thank you for your years of service and protection, my prayers are with your family!
Tammy VanOverbeke
December 3, 2012
Blessed are the Peacemakers.......
Blessings to all that had the privilege to know and love this man
December 3, 2012
Rest in peace, good and faithful servant...
Jennifer Lease
December 3, 2012
You we're a great cop in our town. RIP
Dylan Lease
December 3, 2012
RIP Officer Decker
laurie jensen
December 3, 2012
to the family of Thomas Decker,i am so sorry for your loss. my deepest sympathies. There was new shining star in the heavens. God Bless Officer Decker
Bernice n Alvin Meierhofer
December 3, 2012
Grief can be so hard during the holidays, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one this holiday season.
Kathy Spoden
December 3, 2012
My deepest condolences for your untimely loss
Rick Flaschenriem
December 3, 2012
John and Rosella, its been many years since we've seen or spoken to each other. I wanted to let you know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Mike Hendricks
December 3, 2012
My deepest sympathy in the loss of your son, father, brother, husband. Mike Hendricks
diane czech
December 3, 2012
my deepest sympathy to you and your children god bless you
Tamara Krueger
December 3, 2012
Alicia-
I only met Tommy a handful of times, but each time he always had a smile on his face and I know he made you the happiest when you were together...My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. I am truly sorry for your loss. He was a true hero.
Viv & Randy Krueger
December 3, 2012
Alicia and family - our deepest sympathy goes out to you all at the untimely death of Tommy -- may he rest in peace.
Stacy Alf
December 3, 2012
Sending our sympathies to Officer Decker's family and friends. So sorry for your loss. Those kids sure have one heck of a Guardian Angel now!
Deb Krone
December 3, 2012
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Deb Krone
December 3, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jerry & Lois Murphy
December 3, 2012
A gentle hand you held out to many, you are now in God's gentle hands. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all your family members. You will be greatly missed but never forgotten.
December 3, 2012
Dear Family,
John, This am I just realized this was your son. You have my deepest sympathy.
You raised a great son and by all the news articles you have been wonderful, hardworking parents whose values have been passed along to your children.
I am proud to know you and pray for you and your family during this time of grieving.
Your classmate Colleen
Trish & Nicole Moulzolf
December 3, 2012
Our deepest condolences to Officer Decker's wife, children, family, fellow police officers and friends. It sounds like Tommy was a wonderful human being who was always there when needed and enjoyed life. He will still be with you in spirit and watching over all of you with love. You've lost a husband, daddy, friend, but you've gained a guardian angel. Prayers and thoughts are with all of you at this time and the days to come.
Tom Hinz
December 3, 2012
I lost a son inlaw and a friend. I loved him dearly and will miss him greatley.
Cynthia
December 3, 2012
May the God of comfort and love be with your dear family in the days ahead.
Tom & June Lang
December 3, 2012
We are so sorry for you loss.He is now another Star in the sky.One more Angel in Heaven.Our hearts go out to his children and family...........
December 3, 2012
R.I.P
Sue Paddock
December 3, 2012
May God hold you in the palm of His hand over the very difficult next few days. You are all in my prayers,
Deb Kunz-Swanson
December 3, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole family and extended family..words can't express how many hearts are broken..He is in God's hands and will be watching over you all for the rest of the days to come.. Peace be with you all and rest in Peace Officer Tom.. a family member
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