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RAYMOND DECK Obituary

RAYMOND E. DECK, Former New Haven Police Chief, 85, passed away Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020, at Cleveland Clinic, Vero Beach, Fla. He was a veteran of the Army and MP for President Eisen hower's helicopter, served on the New Haven Police Department, New Haven, Ind., for 33 years. Raymond was a member of the Legion Post 89, Sebastian, Fla., and St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Fort Wayne, and associate member of Christ the King, Sebastian, Fla. Surviving are his wife, Janice; son, Kevin Deck; daughter, Karen Deck; stepsons, Michael, Greg, Thomas (Kerry), Todd, and Cory (Liya) Vonderau; 14 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; sisters, Sharon Renfro and Ferbia West; and sister-in-law, Louise Deck. He was preceded in death by parents, Roy and Alta deck; three brothers, and two sisters. Memorial service is noon Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Fort Wayne, with calling from 10 a.m. to noon. Memorials to St. Peter's Lutheran Church or New Haven Police Department.

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Sep. 23, 2020.

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Stacie J. McQuarter

September 28, 2020

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Eternal Affection Arrangement- BASKET INCLUDED

a loved one

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Louise Deck and Family

September 23, 2020

A wonderful brother, uncle and friend. We will miss you.

Cindy Baker

September 23, 2020

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Jerry and Donna Mozonski

September 23, 2020

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Love Jerry & Donna

Donald king

September 23, 2020

Ray was the most fair, and HONEST cop, i ever met. always had a smile and a helping hand for everyone, who needed it. he will be always remembered as one of the FINEST policeman this Nation ever had. a TRUE SPIRIT.

Sharon Renfro

September 23, 2020

You will be missed brother. You were such a wonderful person!

Linda Lutzen

September 23, 2020

You are missed, my friend! We have spent a lot of wonderful times together-cruises, dinners, watching our pups play together. RIP Ray.

Ruth Lengacher

September 23, 2020

Harry Lengacher and I will miss the great times we had with you. The many cruises we went on, the many dinners we ate together and many other memories. We are thankful for the memories and great times. We know you are in a better place. Love you. Ruth and Harry.

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