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Robert James Decker

1946 - 2016

Robert James Decker obituary, 1946-2016, Ilion, NY

BORN

1946

DIED

2016

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Ilion, New York

Robert Decker Obituary

Robert James Decker 1946 - 2016
ILION - Robert James Decker, 70, passed away Monday, December 5, 2016.
Bob was born March 8, 1946, in Herkimer, the son of the late Raymond and Beatrice Coonradt Decker. He was a 1964 graduate of Ilion High School and, in 1966, he graduated from MVCC.
Bob joined the US Army in 1966 and served two years in Mannheim, Germany, in a radar repair unit. He was honorably discharged in October, 1969. On May 25, 1974, he was united in marriage with Lesa Siver.
Bob was employed for 18 years with MDS in Herkimer and later as Ilion Codes Officer, a job he really loved. He was active in helping grow the local AYSO Region, refereeing and coaching, and serving as Commissioner of the region before opening his soccer store, Soccer Central Plus, in 1995. Bob really enjoyed interacting with all the customers who came in the store.
If you thought Bob was a quiet man, you probably never got to talk to him about soccer, his precious grandchildren or his very favorite topic - Fantasy Football, winning the "family" league 3 times during the 5 years he played. He may even still win it this year.
Bob is survived by his wife, Lesa; three sons, Brian, of Seattle, WA, Thomas and his partner, Elizabeth Crawford, of Utica, and Gregory and his wife, Jennifer, of Beaufort, SC; his grandchildren, Caroline and Milena, of Seattle, WA, and Jackson and Patrick, of Beaufort, SC; three sisters, Nancy Alexander, of Brownville, NY, Betty and Bill Rathbun, of Ilion, NY, and Debi and Steve Wood, of Gig Harbor, WA; a brother-in-law, James Siver, of Herkimer, NY; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends are invited to attend calling hours for Bob to be held on Thursday, December 8, 2016, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at the Whiter-Hendrix Funeral Home, Inc., 100 Otsego Street, Ilion, and funeral service to be held on Friday, December 9, 2016, at 11:00 AM, with the Rev. Rick Riggle officiating.
In lieu of flowers, friends are asked to consider memorials to the Ilion A.Y.S.O. in honor of Bob's great love of soccer and of the youth of Ilion. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
To leave an online condolence, please go to www.whiter-hendrix.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Times Telegram from Dec. 7 to Dec. 8, 2016.

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December 14, 2016

Lesa I am so sorry for your loss. I just saw the notice and wish you to you all the love and kind words that I send. I remember all the good time in the past and the fond memories for the future. Anne Crossett Shadis

December 11, 2016

PLEASE ACCEPT OUR CONDOLES. MAY THE FAMILY FIND COMFORT KNOWING THAT GOD IS NEAR YOU AND IS A REFUGE DOING THIS DIFFICULT TIME. PS. 9:9.

December 9, 2016

SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS-LOVE AND PRAYERS SENT YOUR WAY

December 8, 2016

Lesa so sorry for your loss prayers your way. Wanda Horner

Joanne Zennamo

December 8, 2016

Lesa,
Al and I are so very sorry. Praying for you and the boys. Your husband was a terrific guy, so many memories of the boys and soccer fun.

At our class reunion

Mary Catherine Pasquariello

December 8, 2016

Lesa I'm so very sorry for your lose. Bob was a really nice guy. We talked a few years ago and he was all set to play fantasy football. He was really into it.
I pray that at this Holy Christmas time your family find comfort with all the love and support you have with so many great friends. I'm sure Bob is watching over you all and will be with you in spirit because memories last forever.

Betsy (Morris) Klupa

December 8, 2016

My deepest sympathies to Lesa and family.

December 8, 2016

May peace and love remain strong through this period of goodbyes. Memories shared with friends and family will keep you strong . Prayers are sent your way Lisa and family. Rosemary Kolacki ✝

Jo Anne Cushman Burrill

December 8, 2016

Lesa and Family,
We were so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Take care and may it be a comfort to you knowing you will see Bob again in Heaven. With our deepest sympathy.
Jo Anne & Al Burrill

Linda Sterling

December 8, 2016

Dear Lisa and family,
Our special thoughts and prayers are with each of you as you go through this difficult time in your lives.May he rest in peace always.
Sincerely,Linda and Ed Sterling

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