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SKYLER DeCAMP Obituary

SKYLER R. DeCAMP, 60, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2015, at St. Joseph Hospital, Fort Wayne. Born Jan. 26, 1954, in Kendall ville, Ind., Skyler graduated from Heritage High School, in 1972 and earned a bachelors degree in architecture from Purdue University. He and his wife have owned the Grabill Inn Restaurant since 1977. His hobbies included golf, Indiana University basketball, listening to the Blues, playing guitar and his dogs. Skyler's true passion in life was being with his family and grandchildren. Surviving are his loving wife of 40 years, Candace DeCamp; mother, Kitty DeCamp of Grabill, Ind.; daughters, Sara (Jeff) Clark of New Haven and Nicole (David Auriti) DeCamp of Silver Lake, Ind.; grandchildren, Madilynn Clark, Cash Auriti and Hunter Clark; sister, Ginger (Richard) Paris of Indianapolis, Ind.; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and in-laws. He was preceded in death by father, Ray DeCamp. Service is 10 a.m., Monday, Jan. 12, 2015, at D.O. McComb & Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, 1320 East Dupont Road, with calling one hour prior. Pastor Roger Andrews officiating. Calling also from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 11, 2015, at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Rheumatoid Arthritis Foundation. To sign the online guestbook, visit www.domccombandsons.com

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Jan. 8, 2015.

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Don Bobay

January 24, 2015

Candy I'm so sorry for your loss. It's been a lot of years of not seeing either one of you.But knowing Skyler is priceless. Having played football with him and thru school I am prould to have known him and will never forget both of you.

Jack Myers

January 21, 2015

So sorry to hear about the loss of Skyler! He was such a gentle person and the world will be a better place because of him. Candy my thoughts and prayers are with you!!

Mary and David Nuttle

January 15, 2015

Candy and Family,
David and I were saddened to hear of Skyler's passing. He will be greatly missed. Please know you have many family and friends to support you through this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mary and David Nuttle, Spencerville, IN

Vicki & Jim Stanley

January 14, 2015

Candy, I was so shocked and saddened to hear of Skyler's passing. Prayers for you and your family.

January 11, 2015

Candy,
I'm sorry to hear about Skyker's passing. My heart goes out to you as you mourn his loss.
Klare Stech ( a Grabill Inn customer)

Char Seiler (Lefy)

January 11, 2015

Candy and family, you have my deepest sympathy. You are in my thoughts and prayers!

Steve and Judy Kreischer family

January 11, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family,with our deepest sympathy.

Cathy (Stults) Hiroe

January 10, 2015

What a well-loved and kind man-may God's blessings and all the love of family and friends comfort you.

JERRY NAHRWOLD

January 9, 2015

Candy and Kitty: I was absolutely shocked to learn of Skyler's passing my deepest sympathy to you and your family.He was always so friendly when ever you came to the Grabill Inn when ever I come to Fort Wayne I always made it a point to visit there my wife and I have such good memories of his kindness and his hospitality he showed to each person that came in he will be remembered for that and I ate there a lot when we lived in Indiana as that was the only place she could get Black Rasberry pie. My prayers to his mother and his family

Judy Shie

January 9, 2015

Candy & Family: We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Skyler was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed.

Roger & Judy Shie

Virg Reinig

January 9, 2015

Candy and family , we want to share your burden with thoughts and many prayers at this grieving time , you are surrounded with great friends and loyal people the GOOD LORD WILL SEE YOU THRU THIS !!!!!!!! VIRG and MONICA

Vickie (Ruch) Hollabaugh

January 9, 2015

Candy and family, so sorry for your loss. May God be with you and comfort you.
(an ex-classmate)

Janet Bradtmueller-McEvoy

January 8, 2015

My deepest sympathy goes to you and your family. May the Lord give you strength as you journey through the next chapter of your life.

gary schaefer

January 8, 2015

Candy, Like everyone else I was stunned to her of Sky's sudden death. He hired me in 1978 as a dishwasher. It was my first job. I will always remember the days & nights that he would cook beside me and teach me how to cook. The busier we got... the more fun we seemed to have. Then, at the end of the night there was Ol' Harry, Roger, "Hooker", and Wally walking in looking for Sky and coffee. Thanks for the great memories. May God ease your pain.

January 8, 2015

SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MAY YOU DRAW CLOSE TO OUR LOVING GOD BY READING HIS WORD, AND FIND COMFORT IN THE HOPE THAT HE GIVES US ALL : OF SEEING OUR LOVED ONES AGAIN IN A BEAUTIFUL NEW PARADISE HOME HERE ON EARTH.

Mike Harter

January 8, 2015

Sky was to me one of the healthyest athletes I ever ran up against. The Lord now is nursing him. I will miss him dearly.
Mike Harter

January 8, 2015

Sara - I was saddened to hear of your dads passing.. May all your wonderful memories of your dad offer you comfort during this difficult time. God Bless you and your family !!

Teri and Dave Feber

Melissa Hudson

January 8, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss. Your family will be in my prayers. Allow the prayers of those who care to carry you through this difficult time.

January 8, 2015

To the DeCamp family. I was so shocked and saddened to hear of Skylers passing. I had no idea he was ill. Skyler and i go way back to our childhood in Busco. We would play tin can alley and have all sorts of fun. He was a great friend. I will always remember our earlier days together. May the Lord bless you at this difficult time.
Deb (Lamle) Baughman

Norma Solloway

January 8, 2015

Candy,
So sorry to hear about Skylar's passing, he was such a great guy. We were in the same class when he went to school in Churubusco and you and I worked together at the Dana Distribution Center in New Haven in the late 70's or early 80's. My last name was Gruesbeck back then. I believe you were expecting your 1st child when we worked together. Be strong and live for all the great memories you both have shared over the years. Know you are in our thoughts and prayers.

January 8, 2015

Candy and Family; Words can not express how very sad my heart is for your lose of Skyler. My thoughts and prayers are with you & yours during this most difficult time.
I will be out of town & will not be able to attend the funeral but please know I will be thinking and praying for all of you.
With Sincere Sadness
Mary Colone-Fraizer

January 8, 2015

Candice and family, our condolences and prayers are sent your way.

Bruce Buck

January 8, 2015

Skyler was one of the nicest guys I ever met in HS. So sorry for your loss

Tom and Mary Bangs

January 8, 2015

DeCamp family, We remember your family from when you lived in Churubusco. Your whole family was wonderful. Remembering the restaurant and the dances in the parking lot. Skyler was in my class. He was a fun loving kid. So sorry for your loss, prayers to your family. Mary Kirkpatrick Bangs

Harold (Brooks) Cartwright

January 8, 2015

To Candace, Mrs. Decamp ,members of the Decamp family and friends, I wish to offer my deepest condolences on your great loss. it was the fall of 1968 at Village Woods Jr. HS,
I believe when Skyler came on the scene. This very soft spoken and very muscular guy was a true athlete who
played football and basketball very well. When he got
upset about a bad call from a ref or something he always
kept that soft voice while talking to you about it. He was
always easy to talk to and he listened. Candy, when I made it to our 30th HS class reunion, it was no big surprise to know that you two had already been married for several years because I had always felt that you two were a match from the
beginning starting with the Village Woods years. May the strength and love of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ bless you each one by one , when the visits, bringing of food and
and phone calls become few and you find yourself alone and thinking about your husband, father and son may he forever hold you so much closer is my prayer. Take care.,

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