Dennis N. Decker

1946 - 2021

Dennis N. Decker, age 74, of Leonidas, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021, at his home.
Dennis was born Sept. 1, 1946, in Sturgis, a son of the late Glenn and Margaret (Snyder) Decker.
Dennis attended Colon High School. He resided in the Colon area for the rest of his life.
On Sept. 10, 1966, Dennis married Marsha Dougherty at Leonidas Bible Church in Leonidas.
Dennis loved to farm and did so his entire life. When he was able, he enjoyed hunting and fishing. Dennis also had a love for International tractors and his trains. He was known to be especially competitive in euchre. Dennis loved nothing more though than attending his grandkids' sporting events and spending time with them.
Dennis is survived by his wife, Marsha Decker, of Leonidas; three children, Denise (Jason) Bingaman of Mendon, Brian (Amy) Decker of Leonidas and Darcee (James) Thomas of Portage; grandchildren Meggan, Hannah, Clay, Cole, Nate, Austin, Ben, Will, Emmet, Eathan and Ean; two sisters, Judy (Tom) Fisher and Janet (Martin) Bordner; several nieces and nephews; and many Decker cousins.
Dennis was preceded in death by his parents.
A graveside service will be held at noon Monday, Feb. 22, 2021, at Lakeside Cemetery in Colon.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Colon Food Bank, Colon Historical Society or Three Rivers Hospice.
Online condolences may be left at Schipperfuneralhome.com.