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Michael Decker Obituary

On January 3, 2020 Michael Dean Decker passed away suddenly in his home. He was the loving son of Edward Decker and his wife Pam Decker and the late Florence Lanter; dear brother of Vicki Krach, Kimberly Seifert and her husband Rob, Rick Oleszczuk and his wife Erin, and Joe Oleszczuk and his wife Kathleen. He was also survived by numerous family members and close friends.

Michael was a member of Mountain Christian Church and was a member of the Young at Heart Ministry, which gave him the opportunity to volunteer and serve in the community.

The family will receive friends and family at Mountain Christian Church 1824 Mountain Rd. Joppa, MD 21085 on Tuesday January 14, 2020 from 5-7 PM followed by a Celebration of Life which will begin at 7 PM.

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Published by Baltimore Sun on Jan. 8, 2020.

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January 8, 2020

My sincere condolences to Michael's family. May the God of peace and comfort strength in the family during this most difficult time.

Dianne Gibbons

January 8, 2020

Dearest Michael, I love you so very much Bestie. We've been best friends since we were teenagers.You've always been the most loving, thoughtful, kind and caring person I've ever known. I can't imagine life without you, your calls and cards and most of all your love. I know you are with our Father in Heaven and your mom too. I'll miss you like you won't believe. May you R.I.P. now All my love forever Dianne Gibbons

Robert Gibbons

January 7, 2020

I love you Mike. It hurts so bad. I can't think of life without you. You are the most thoughtful loving person I know, all my love forever, Bob.

Robert Gibbons

January 7, 2020

The Best friend of everybody. He always remembered your Birthday, a good man. A God fearing man that I'm sure is in heaven with our Father. I will miss you so much. I love you Mike.

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1824 Mountain Rd, Joppa, MD

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