Kenneth Decker

Kenneth Decker obituary

Kenneth Decker

Kenneth Decker Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bradley Funeral Home - Marlton on Aug. 18, 2025.

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DECKER, Kenneth, passed away with his loving wife and family at his side, on August 16, 2025. He was 86. Beloved husband of Kathleen M. Decker (nee Allen). Loving father of Mark Decker, Karen Buffington and her husband, Craig, Scott Decker and his wife, Nina and the late Maureen Decker. Dearly loved grandfather of Joseph Picklo and his wife, Melissa, Kenny Decker and his wife, Elaine, Bryan Buffington and his wife, Emma, Adam Buffington and his wife, Samantha, Joshua Buffington and Grace Decker and great grandfather of 5 boys. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Gilbert and James Decker and his sister, Violet Kersh. He was born and raised in Philadelphia, and he and his wife moved from Philadelphia to Willingboro where they raised their family. They lived in various places after Willingboro and have most recently resided in Marlton and Berlin and remained close to family. Ken spent most of his working career as a driver and salesman for DeLuca's and then Stroehmann Bread Company. He loved bowling and gardening. Ken was never one to turn down a good meal and enjoyed good trips and traveling. Relatives and friends are invited to the visitation on Saturday August 23 from 10-11am at St. Joan of Arc Church Willow Bend Road, Marlton where a Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11am. Interment to follow at Jesus Bread of Life Cemetery, Mount Laurel. If desired, donations may be made in Ken's memory to https://cleanwater.org/

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