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Larry Rupp
October 28, 2020
What a wonderful person Gary was, a lifelong friend and he will always be remembered.
Robert Sommer
October 28, 2019
As we fast approach the celebration of Gary's life on Nov. 1, 2019 another year has passed us by. My heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to all of Gary's family and friends. He was a very caring man and cherished his family and friends always. I had the pleasure of being a friend of Gary for many wonderful years and played softball with him on quite a few teams. Take care Dekker's and continue to share his legacy. Blake
David Kraemer
November 21, 2017
One heck of a great teacher that I am certinly glad I had the opportunity to be a stundent of. My sincere condolence to the family of Mr. Dekker.
RIP
Kathie R
November 11, 2017
My sympathy to the family of Mr. Dekker.
I was a student of Mr. Dekker at Horace Mann. He was a great math teacher. I entered 7th grade dreading math class but as the year went by I actually started to enjoy it because I had a better understanding of math. I am now a data analyst and I work with data and math everyday. I also had him for an elective course that he took our class up in the catwalk in the theater.
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Jennifer
November 7, 2017
My condolences to the Dekker family. I was a student of Mr. Dekker back in '93. Great teacher! He will be missed.
Peg Hutt (nee Thornton)
November 6, 2017
Pam and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Gary always had a smile, a funny story and a kind word for all. He will be greatly missed.
~Peg Thornton, Class of '69
Kendra Versey
November 6, 2017
Pam and family,
Our most sincere condolences on the passing of Gary. Prayers for all of you.
John & Kendra Versey
Blake Sommer
November 6, 2017
Dear Pam, Davey, and Ally,
I am so saddened and shocked to hear the news about Gary. Words can't even say how I feel since I heard about Gary's passing. There goes another one of the good guys and I will always cherish the many good memories for all of these years of friendship. We always had so much fun getting together and playing Softball, camping, partying, and enjoying life. Gone too soon for sure. Take care and God Bless all the Dekker family.
Blake
Irene Schwarten
November 6, 2017
I am so grateful to have had the privilege of working with Gary for many years at Horace Mann. He truly was an inspiration to so many math students. Gary did not hesitate to rewrite those challenging word problems to make learning fun by incorporating the students' names in each problem. The kids loved it. Gary had a special gift, and he will be missed. So sorry to Pam, Tracy and family.
robin simpson
November 6, 2017
Tracy, I am so sad for you and your family's loss. know that we are sending you prayers and condolences from CO and are here for ya when you return. Huge Hugs. The Simpson's....
Jack Jensen
November 6, 2017
So sorry for your loss Pam, Dave, Allan and all the rest. Another life long friend gone far too soon. RIP Gary!
Jack Jensen
Vickie Stoelb-Moran
November 5, 2017
So sorry for your loss Pam and the entire Dekker family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Faith
November 5, 2017
Sorry for your loss Pam.
Joe and Denise Jackett
November 5, 2017
So sorry. took us by surprise. have many great memories of camping, fishing opening days at brewer games and just sipping on beers and talking.
Mike Schoenwald
November 5, 2017
I have many fond memories of Gary & his brother Dave going back to our 'Cole Park Days' in the late 1950's -- playing in the cement wading pool, along with Mike Lloyd & other kids from the neighborhood. So glad I was able to see Gary one last time at the Sept Barn Jam. A true classmate in life's journey...
Larry Rupp
November 5, 2017
So sorry to hear of Gary's passing what a kind and gentle soul, I knew him since grade school; my condolences and prayers to his family.
Vanesa T.
November 5, 2017
Although I have not see Gary in almost 50 years, I vividly remember him playing baseball in Vollrath Park on so many occasions in his youth. Gary was a good sportsman. I am sorry I did not get to know him better as I was his neighbor. Praise God for Gary.
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