Birth date: Oct 21, 1931 Death date: Oct 21, 2010
Joseph L. Decker, age 79 of Batesville, died Thursday, October 21, 2010, at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Indianapolis. Born October 22, 1930 in Batesville, he is the son of Julia (Nee: Jenkins) and Harry Decker. He married Helen Mori Read Obituary
Joe Decker was dear and close friend of mine practically since birth. We grew up within a stone’s throw of each other. We were in the same class, on the same teams and had the same friends. Joe was always a man of character. He was a very gentle, kind, caring and sharing man. As the years have gone by we shared lots of fun times together, politics and golf. He was a true friend and shall be greatly missed.
Joe was a very special man who I had the privilege of working with. He was patient, kind, and a great listener. Always willing to help out any way he could. He will truly be missed.
Very sorry to hear about Joe - played golf with him a number of times a few years back. He's a very good man. God Bless.
Decker family,my deepest sympathy, God be with you.Vivian Goldsmith
Decker family, please know that you are in our hearts and prayers. Terri, I remember coming to your house for dinner when we were in school, your dad was a hoot. I also had the pleasure of working with him at Batesville Casket Company and he was always so good to me, teaching me life skills that I needed. My sympathies to your loss.Dawn Goldsmith Giltz
Dear Helen and Family ...What a terrific "gentleman" your Joe was!! And I DO mean ... GENTLE MAN. He was such a wonderful friend to my brother Don, over so many years. I truly appreciated his kindness as did my family.You have our deepest sympathy upon his untimely passing. Joe will be greatly missed by so many people.In Friendship and Sympathy,Al and Kelly Meyer
