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Kim was born on October 25, 1954 in Sandusky, Ohio to the late Charles T. and Lois M. (Wylie) Decker.
Kim graduated from Sandusky High School in 1972. Over the years, she held various jobs, including Hills, a mail carrier at the Huron Post Office, and at Dick's Carry Out. Later, she returned to school at Lourdes University, where she earned her Occupational Therapist Assistant degree, and went on to work in several settings, most recently at Providence Care Center in Sandusky. Kim was a devoted member of Holy Angels Catholic Church, where she often attended daily Mass, was devoted to Eucharistic Adoration and found great strength in her faith. She also enjoyed spending time in her garden and loved taking the camper on trips and creating lasting memories along the way. Kim was a cherished nurturing mother and grandmother who cherished every moment with her family.
Kim is survived by her husband of over fifty-two years, Dan Vaccaro, whom she married on June 22, 1973. She is also survived by her three sons, Paul (Lindsay) Vaccaro, Patrick Vaccaro, Drew (Heidi) Vaccaro; daughter, Adrienne Vaccaro; daughter-in-law, Kim Vaccaro; eight grandchildren, Logan, Emily, Caleb, Dani, Dylan, Colton, Chase, Christian and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
In addition to her parents, Kim is preceded in death by her sons, Matthew Vaccaro in 2009 and Danny Vaccaro in 2016; and her siblings, Larry Decker and Kathy Risenburg.
Friends may call on Wednesday September 17th, 2025 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Groff Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1607 E. Perkins Ave., Sandusky. Prayers will be recited Thursday, September 18th, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. at the funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at Holy Angel's Catholic Church, 428 Tiffin Ave. Sandusky, Ohio with Father Chris Turner presiding. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Sandusky, Ohio.
Those wishing to contribute to Kim's memory may do so to Holy Angel's Catholic Church, 428 Tiffin Ave. Sandusky, Ohio 44870.
Condolences may be shared online at www.grofffuneralhomes.com.
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