Visitation
Aug. 14, 2025
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Thompson-Funeral Home - Montpelier - East Main St.
Send FlowersJeanette J. Decker, 93, of Montpelier passed away on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025, at Evergreen Healthcare in Montpelier. She was the youngest of 15 children, born on Dec. 29, 1931, to Edward and Eva M. (Smith) Karlstadt. Jeanette graduated from Ney High School in 1949. On Dec. 24, 1953, she married Hal C. Decker and he preceded her in death on Dec. 17, 2020.
Jeanette was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Montpelier. She worked for the Ohio Art Company and also sold Avon. Jeanette enjoyed traveling on bus tours and going to Europe on two occasions.
She is survived by her sons, Gregory (Vivian Aldrich) Decker and Steven (Susan) Decker both of Montpelier; grandchildren, Stevie Kaye (Nicholas) Lanzer and Kyle (Erica) Decker; twin great-granddaughters, Whitney and Kaylee Decker.
Jeanette was preceded in death by her parents; husband of almost 67 years, Hal.
Visitation for Jeanette will be on Thursday, Aug. 14, from 10 a.m.-noon at the Thompson Funeral Home in Montpelier. Services will follow at noon at the funeral home with Pastor Eric Dailey to officiate. Jeanette will be laid to rest at Riverside Cemetery in Montpelier. Memorial contributions may be given to First United Methodist Church. The family is very appreciative and thankful for the assistance offered by the Evergreen Healthcare staff and Elara Hospice. Condolences can be left for the family at www.thethompsonfuneralhome.com.
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