Henry Albert "Al" Decker Jr.

Henry Albert "Al" Decker Jr., 61, of Peru, Indiana passed away on Monday, October 3, 2022, at home after battling cancer.
He was born July 13, 1961, in Wabash, Indiana to Henry Albert Decker Sr. and Sandra (Jines-Decker) Sloan. Al attended Lincoln Elementary in Peru, and was raised in the Lutheran faith. It was St. John's Lutheran School where he attended 6th-8th grade prior to attending Peru High School. He was a graduate in the class of 1980.
During his high school career he participated in football, track, basketball, and played the drums for the (Debbie Downing) Deb-Batons. He also performed alongside his younger brother, Jim Decker, in the Peru Amateur Circus as the first generation in their family to become performers. That led to three generations of Deckers that became performers that follow their footsteps. He performed in High Casting, Trampoline, Four Lane Cradle, and Hanging Perch in the circus.
Al has always had a strong work ethic, and enjoyed working and being outdoors. As a young man, his first jobs were detasseling corn and bailing hay. Over the years, he worked in construction and took pride in roofing homes. The career he was most passionate about in his lifetime was painting water towers. This career allowed for him to do what he loved, travel, and spend time in many states across the country. He remained employed by Pittsburg Tank and Tower until 2021.
When married to his former wife, in 1992, he welcomed his only son, Bronson Albert Decker into the world and was a very proud father. He loved his nieces and nephews, as well as his great nieces and nephews. "Uncle Al" was known for being a very detailed gift giver, and picking perfect items that they have kept since early childhood and will cherish for years to come. He enjoyed camping, swimming, Jazz and Rock and Roll music, and had a fierce love for his family.
He was proceeded in death by his father and stepmother, Henry Albert Decker Sr and Karen Decker (Wabash); his mother, Sandra (Jines-Decker) Sloan; grandparents, James Arthur "Jim" Jines (Peru); Lloyd and Helen (Jines) Hein; great-uncle, Lesley Edward "Uncle Les" Jines (Ft. Wayne); and a granddaughter, Izabella Heavenly Decker (Peru).
Al was survived by his son, Bronson Albert Decker and granddaughter, Ny'omee Rose (both of Peru); stepfather, Verle Sloan (Louisiana); sister, Lisa Decker (Peru); brother, Jim Decker (Peru); sister, Lori (Decker) Foust, spouse, Steve (Wabash); brother, Dallas Decker, spouse, Rebel (Kokomo); sister, Cindy (Sloan) Tyler, spouse, Jeramey (Huntington); brother, Lee David Sloan, spouse, Lisa (Alabama); brother, Nelson Sloan (Peru); brother, Chad Sloan, spouse Amanda (Louisiana); sister, Suzan Sloan (Peru); niece, Kayla Decker (Lafayette), nephews, Ian (Decker) and Zac Schultz, spouse Courtney (Kokomo); nieces, Erica (Foust) Laycock, spouse, Justin (Roann) and Amanda (Foust) Carmichael, spouse, Jason (Bloomington); niece, Madison (Decker) Simpson, spouse, Christian; nephew, Steven Sloan; nieces, Kim Sloan and Raelynn (Sloan) Meek (Rochester); niece, Bianca (Sloan) Hobbs, spouse, Erik (Illinois); nieces, Maranda, Kelsey and Callie Sloan (Louisiana); nephew, Colton Sloan (Louisiana); nephew, Jaymz Mummert (Peru). And several great-nieces and great-nephews: Kirstyn, Caleb and Jackson (Decker) - Thomas Moore - Jacob, Eliza and Lauren (Carmichael) - Abby and Cooper (Hamilton) - Austin and Kylie (Hamilton) - Gracelynn and Emily (Sloan) - Hayden (Sloan), Abel and Kinzlee (Ieston) and Aurora (Elliott).
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations to assist his son with final expenses and funeral costs at Flowers-Leedy. Donation arrangements may be made through Flowers-Leedy in Peru, IN, and is greatly appreciated.
An outdoor Celebration of Life Memorial and gathering is being planned for the family and close friends of Al to honor him and share memories. Anyone interested in attending can contact Kayla Decker via Facebook, or at (765) 244-0387, for further details.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home. Friends and family may sign the online guestbook at www.FlowersLeedyAllen.com.
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