He led that for 50 years, raising nearly $100 million for the hospital, said Richard. In Loving Memory of Peter Folger Decker Sr. who passed away on October 12, 2015. I think he would be optimistic about the future, not just because that was his nature, but because our incoming president is like Peter in his concern for people from all walks of life and his commitment to public service. Born on Sept. 19, 1947, to Hewitt and Helen M. Decker (nee Roeder) in Franklin, N.J., Peter grew up in. He and Deedee showed up with no experience, but through hard work, trial and error, and the help of countless friends and neighbors, they became cattle ranchers. Friends and family are invited to a burial service at 11 am on Friday, December 10th at East Newark Cemetery, Vienna Street, Newark, NY Peter was born in Newark, NY on January 4th, 1943 and spent most of his life in the area. Volunteering at Denvers VA Hospital became an important part of Peters later life. Peters passion for learning extended beyond the classroom. Township. Peter Decker was a man of agency - he controlled his own destiny, and he would want the story of his life to inspire and empower all of us to live lives as full as his own. Nathan Decker officiating. Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. You can still show your support by sending flowers directly to the family, 2023 Horan & McConaty. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday. What set Peter apart was his ability to bring together his love of ranching and rural Colorado with his lifelong commitment to teaching and education, and his awareness that improved education was essential to rural communities. Lawsuits, Liens or Bankruptcies found on Peter's Background Court records found on Peter's Family, Friends, Neighbors, or Classmates He saw a law degree as a way to become successful and graduated from William and Mary's Marshall-Wythe School of Law in 1960. Peter G. Decker, Jr., Norfolk attorney and icon, laughs after telling a story in his Plume Street office in October 2007. View Peter George Decker's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more. He also wanted Norfolk to tear down its public housing projects. "I talk to God every day. News researcher Jakon Hays contributed to this story. He earned a Masters Degree from Syracuse University and his Ph.D. from Columbia University. Laskin Road Chapel Phone: (757) 428-7880 hdofh@aol.com. Peter Decker, who ranched in Ridgway, understood education was essential to the vitality of farm and ranch communities, has died at age 86. Messages run for up to one year and you He worked as a Senior Writer at Congressional Quarterly in Washington, D.C. and later joined the presidential campaign of Senator Robert Kennedy as a policy analyst and speechwriter. and as the Education Committee Chairman. The Double D remained Peters true home until the end. Born October 1,1934, in New York, NY to Frank Randolph Decker and Marjorie (Marony) Decker, Peter lived a bold and uniquely . Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. His sisters, Martha Katharine and her husband Charles T. Smith and Louisa-May and her husband Philip W. Bouchard will miss him greatly. Inside Business rated him the 17th-most-powerful person in the region last year. He was appointed to the Colorado Commission on Higher Education and was a Trustee of the National Western Stock Show. Add a Memory. Indeed, the Double D was one of the first ranches in the area to be put under a conservation easement, to preserve the landscape for future generations. In 1991, Decker was a pallbearer at Thomas' funeral. Several years ago, when we were at the state capitol for a ceremony to honor former Commissioners of Agriculture, Peter looked around and then whispered to me, Look at all us old white guys. I know he was thrilled that Gov. Together they established a legacy of community involvement and partnership with local ranchers in Ouray County. New episode every Wednesday. "How ya doing, baby?" He graduated from BOSTON UNIVERSITY in 1966. The Dallas Morning News. Got a story tip? College of Medicine Alumni Association Board of Directors. As a student, teacher, writer and avid reader, Peter cared deeply about education. During his service, he was an advisor to the Royal Laotian Army at the height of the Laotian civil war. Donations in Peters memory can be made to the Colorado Cattlemens Agricultural Land Trust or to a local cause of your choosing that focuses on education or land preservation. Friends and family are invited to a burial service at 11 a.m. on Friday (December 10). Funeral Home website by. Send Flowers. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. All Rights Reserved. Dr. Peter Deckers, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Farmington, CT and has over 57 years of experience in the medical field. Red Cross. A Fellow to the American Peter had an early stint in politics and journalism. Peter Decker, who ranched in Ridgway, understood education was essential to the vitality of farm and ranch communities, has died at age 86. Wiebe Funeral Home obituaries can help you do just that. He was also cherished by many cousins, aunts and an uncle. Five decades ago, Decker was recruited by singer and actor Danny Thomas, a Lebanese American, to head fundraising efforts in southeastern Virginia for the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. for 16 years and was a member of the Chamber of Commerce. He was born in New Franken on April 21, 1934, to the late Peter J. and Rose . Find an Obituary. Search by Name. Peter maintained close connections with these educational institutions and the countless colleagues, students, and staff he met and shaped. It's been raining for a couple of weeks in California and usually at least once during the rains I am reminded of Peter who we lost during a rainy season. Peter G. Decker, Jr., Norfolk attorney and icon, laughs after telling a story in his Plume Street office in October 2007. She was the youngest of five girls, born in Java, S.D., March 16, 1929. His office accepts new patients. He was 76. He often joked that his Ph.D. stood for post hole digger, something he became quite good at. Peter and Deedee fell in love with the west independently, as teenagers. He was a lifelong member of St. Kilian Parish in New Franken. Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. He grew up in White Plains, NY, Ridgewood, NJ, Evanston, IL and Glenview, IL. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. Peter Folger Decker Sr. of Dallas, Texas and formerly of Dunwoody, Georgia and Westport, Connecticut died on October 12, 2015 at the age of 81. Chesapeake Sheriff John Newhart and former Portsmouth Circuit Court Judge Dennis McMurran faced criminal charges. "He's one of the kindest, most remarkable men I've ever known," Norfolk Mayor Paul Fraim said. There is not another Uncle Pete. He was appointed to the Colorado Commission on Higher Education and was a Trustee of the National Western Stock Show. and Wyoming Valley Health Care System since 1994. DECKER SR., Peter Folger Peter Folger Decker Sr. of Dallas, Texas and formerly of Dunwoody, Georgia and Westport, Connecticut died on October 12, 2015 at the age of 81. He was board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, and the Read more about the life story of Peter and share your memory. Uncle Pete's Gourmet Coffee, sold at grocery stores, provides funding to Decker's favorite charity, the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn. Decker's smiling image adorns every bag and his voice can be heard frequently on radio and TV ads for his law firm. As a correspondent for the AP, Peter worked to uncover the Secret War in Laos. And the locals will tell you he played a mean game of cowboy polo. He could be heard telling his children, Be a good citizen, be a good neighbor, be a good person. can stop at any time. Decker successfully defended some high-profile cases. Like Peter, she was called to the service of Colorado from the Western Slope ( Durango) and has focused on keeping young people in agriculture. The Double D remained Peters true home until the end. He leaves his nephews whom he raised, Scott, Langdon, and Reed Boeing. Morgan, Roy wants me to be Commissioner of Agriculture. Copyright 2022, The Virginian-Pilot. Internal Medicine. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Kings College, and Penn State University of Medicine. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. They bought the Double D Ranch in Ridgway, CO in 1974. Peter is survived by six of his eight children, Judith Loveland, Aurora, Colo., Douglas (Roxann), Hadlock, Wash., Linda Decker, Dickinson, Ginger (John) Swinney, Chautauqua, Kan., Kurt, Mandan, and Sheree (Lawrence) Manolovitz, Buckeye, Ariz.; 24 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; very special friend, Polly Dorval; two brothers, Floyd, Spokane, Wash. and Benjamin (Ruth), Yuma, Ariz. Sign the Guest Book. He was appointed to the Governors Council of the American College of Peter A. Beyer, 88, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2023. Matt was a proud father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, in-law and friend who touched so many lives before his sudden and unexpected passing due to complications from a stroke he suffered on June 13, 2021. "I have so much I still want to do. Messages run for up to one year and you He attended school at St. Pius, Medora and Belfield, graduating from Belfield High School. Who knows what it would be about but it would certainly end in laughter. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Deedee Decker, their daughter Hilary (Ben Sinnamon), his first wife Sarah Carleton, their children Karen Cockburn and Christopher Decker, and his grandchildren Peter, Benjamin, Preston, and Decker. Peter and his wife, Famie, built Petes Caf on Main Street, Belfield in 1947 which he operated for 30 years. A colorful, confident self-promoter with a personality that could attract a crowd, Decker craved attention. A memorial will be held at the Double D Ranch in summer 2021. 1091 South Colorado Boulevard Denver, CO PETER DECKER OBITUARY Peter R. Decker, the first board chair of Fort Lewis College's trustees when it received its independence from the Colorado. 1075 Sherman St., #200 To him the West was a landscape, a lifestyle, a culture and a home. If confirmed, she would be the first Native American to hold that position. Please accept Echovita's sincere condolences. Peters passion for learning extended beyond the classroom. He was appointed to the Colorado Commission on Higher Education and was a Trustee of the National Western Stock Show. 970-325-4412, Mailing address: In 1964, Peter married Barbara M. Van Lanen at Holy Cross Catholic Church. Born on September 19th, 1947 to Hewitt and Helen M. Decker (nee: Roeder) in Franklin, Peter grew up in Sparta and also lived in Mount Olive and Mendham before his final years in Hawthorne. internship and residency with Scranton-Temple University Residency Program in Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. He was generous with his time, helping many find jobs, fix marital problems and solve financial issues. Peter William Decker II, aged 86, of Angola, IN, formerly of Beverly Hills, MI for 50 years, born March 20, 1919 in Grand Rapids, MI, passed away October 11, 2005 in Angola, IN. Here is Jeffrey Louis Decker's obituary. He is an. Menu. He told only family and close friends about his cancer until last spring, speaking to The Virginian-Pilot, then to hundreds at the Relay for Life cancer fundraiser at Harbor Park. Peter and Deedee fell in love with the west independently, as teenagers. Norfolk Chapel Phone: (757) 622-7353 hdofh@aol.com. He also served as the Peter enjoyed the finer things in life: art, literature, travel, wine, food, good company, and Duke basketball. The funeral service will be held at 12:00 noon, Saturday, May 8, 2021, at Georgetown Protestant Reformed Church, 7146 48th Avenue, Hudsonville MI 49426, with Rev. It was March 1978. We would like to offer our sincere support to anyone coping with grief. Go to those Farm Bureau and Farmers Union dinners. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. He studied it, wrote about it and above all, cherished it. Send flowers or a gift to a service or family's home. Obituary Decker, Peter Allen Sr., age 71, of Hawthorne, on Monday, March 4th, 2019. Opinion: Toward a restorative approach to drug addiction, Opinion: When the lease expires, landlords should let tenants stay if they keep paying the rent, (720) 263-2338 Call, text, Signal or WhatsApp, Proudly powered by Newspack by Automattic. The Dallas Morning News Homepage. He served on the Board of Directors at Middlebury College, Fort Lewis College, and the Federal Reserve Bank, Denver Branch. "He really never became close" with powerful business people, Fraim said. The Dignity Memorial online obituary search tool gives you access to obituaries from thousands of locations across North America. He was born in New York City on August 14, 1934 to Folger Schoonmaker and Elizabeth Greeley Decker. Peters many friends and cousins also mourn his loss. They bought the Double D Ranch in Ridgway, CO in 1974. Decker has seven grandchildren. can stop at any time. Your email will not be used for any other purpose. Jeffrey Louis Decker, 59, of Huron, passed away Friday June 24, 2022, surrounded by his family from a sudden illness. He will be missed dearly. in memory of Peter John Decker, please visit our floral store. Your email will not be used for any other purpose. "People on the outside saw only some of what Peter did to help people," he said. After accepting an award from the Downtown Norfolk Council last spring, Decker announcedd: "Peter Decker is cancer free." Grief Support. Peter and Deedee fell in love with the west independently, as teenagers. Together they established a legacy of community involvement and partnership with local ranchers in Ouray County. He can be reached at Morgan-smith@comcast.net. Show your support. Along the way, Peter apparently learned a thing or two about ranching, as he was appointed by Governor Romer to be Colorados Commissioner of Agriculture in 1987. Peters passion for learning extended beyond the classroom. He served on the Board of Directors at Middlebury College, Fort Lewis College, and the Federal Reserve Bank, Denver Branch. In 1995, Decker became a substitute general district court judge in Norfolk, Virginia Beach and Chesapeake. The senior Decker called for the state to parole more prisoners and build fewer prisons. Interment will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Carverton, Kingston He often joked, Im over educated and barely employed as a rancher. He attended Choate 52, Felsted 53, and Middlebury College (BA) 57. Funeral arrangement under the care ofBrowning-Forshay Funeral Home. (Schneider) Decker, and attended Adams schools, graduating from the former Adams High School in 1947. As a correspondent for the AP, Peter worked to uncover the Secret War in Laos. He won not-guilty verdicts or the dismissal of charges when former Chesapeake Mayor William E. Ward. Civic involvement was important to Peter. Speak to recruitment advertising specialist. Submit an Obituary. Civic involvement was important to Peter. His stories, as one dear friend put it, provided insights into people, their history, their peculiarities, and the human condition. He authored six published books - three works of history including Old Fences, New Neighbors and The Utes Must Go and three novels. Despite his academic credentials, Peter always said he preferred to ride with those who know best the working end of a rope, a shovel, or a quarter horse. Peter had a great understanding of the West. Im wondering what he would be thinking if he were here today, this Columbia-educated, Duke University professor of history and public policy who resettled in Ridgway in 1974 and became a leader for ranching and rural Colorado, this unique man who died Dec. 12 in Denver at age 86. He was the beloved husband and best friend of Angie M. (LeDuc) Decker. "He was just a first-class guy," Sessoms said. Roy Romer was about to announce this appointment. That matters.. John Francis Fiacco (Johnny), 76, of Santa Barbara, CA, passed away on February 19th in Santa Barbara. Peter Randolph Decker, 86, educator, soldier, rancher, public servant, scholar, author, and patriarch, died on the morning of December 12, 2020, with his beloved wife Deedee at his side after a life well and fully lived. Priscilla (Merkel) Decker passed away peacefully Nov. 29, 2021, at age 92, from a brain tumor. They had three sons, Peter III, who works at the Decker law firm; Paul, who owns Decker Construction and maintains much of his father's properties; and Phillip, who owns d'egg restaurant, where his father ate lunch often. It might be possible to be too obviously racist. Decker founded the Sons & Daughters of Lebanon and served on the board of trustees of the American University of Beirut, Lebanon. Peter was sent to Germany on the Queen Elizabeth to the Battle of the Bulge. Especially important to him, Peter was a member of the Ouray County Planning Commission where, in the early 80s, he headed the first land use Master Plan. Peter C. Decker was born on February 20, 1934 and passed away on June 26, 2012 in Walnut, CA You may leave a message for the family by clicking here. He taught at the Cate School in Carpinteria, CA and served as Assistant Professor of History and Public Policy at Duke University, during which time he was awarded Fellowships at Yale University and the Rockefeller Foundation. There are no events at this time. If he were active today, he would be the first to fight for broadband access in rural Colorado, for example. When I last visited Peter, he was recovering from a serious back operation but cheerful and ready with a joke and a story. (71 years old). He saw it as more than a place. "They had no idea what a down-to-earth, good man that he was.". It wasnt uncommon to find a Denver water lawyer, an East Coast professor, a log cabin builder, a Senator, and a cowboy around his dinner table on any given night. as the medical department chairman from 1995-1997. Peter Decker was a man of agency he controlled his own destiny, and he would want the story of his life to inspire and empower all of us to live lives as full as his own. Along the way, Peter apparently learned a thing or two about ranching, as he was appointed by Governor Romer to be Colorados Commissioner of Agriculture in 1987. But most of all he loved his family. C. Shadyac Jr., the CEO for St. Jude's fundraising organization. Donations in Peters memory can be made to the Colorado Cattlemens Agricultural Land Trust or the Rocky Mountain Land Library or to a local cause of your choosing that focuses on education or land preservation. But a boy has vanished from the midst of this close-knit religious community, a troubled youth fleeing the tight bonds and strictures . Especially important to him, Peter was a member of the Ouray County Planning Commission where, in the early 80s, he headed the first land use Master Plan. During his service, he was an advisor to the Royal Laotian Army at the height of the Laotian civil war. He worked as a Senior Writer at Congressional Quarterly in Washington, D.C. and later joined the presidential campaign of Senator Robert Kennedy as a policy analyst and speechwriter. 1946 - 2023. He helped create the Downtown Business Improvement District and served on numerous boards, including those of Norfolk State University and the Greater Norfolk Corporation. Tired of ads? March 4, 2019 The Dignity Memorial brand name is used to identify a network of licensed funeral, cremation and cemetery providers that include affiliates of Service Corporation International, 1929 Allen Parkway, Houston, Texas. In a world where you can be anything.Be kind. Joseph Peter Decker, Jr., age 82, passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2015. Read More. Peter Decker, 94, Dickinson, died Saturday, February 8, 2014 at his home. Once you find the obituary you are looking for, you can get important information about upcoming services, share a favorite photo or memory, and send flowers or gifts to the family. Peter maintained close connections with these educational institutions and the countless colleagues, students, and staff he met and shaped. He was born in New Franken on April 21, 1934, to the late Peter J. and Rose (Kaczmarowski) Beyer. Born March 1, 1955 Saturday,. Peter continued to enjoy cooking and baking for himself and others all his life. Joyce V. Decker, 84, of West Lafayette, passed away on Monday, January 16, 2023 at Franciscan Health East, surrounded by loving family. Despite his academic credentials, Peter always said he preferred to ride with those who know best the working end of a rope, a shovel, or a quarter horse. ameture wife sex tubes; He is a veteran of the United States Air Force and retired from NARF. Peter served in the U.S. Army from 1956 to 1958. PETER DECKER OBITUARY Peter J. Decker1929 - 2004ADAMS - Mr. Peter John Decker, 74, of 10 Harding Ave. Adams, a longtime Adams businessman and civic leader, died Thursday afternoon, November. Peter had an early stint in politics and journalism. It wasnt uncommon to find a Denver water lawyer, an East Coast professor, a log cabin builder, a Senator, and a cowboy around his dinner table on any given night. Polis named Kate Greenberg to be the first woman commissioner. 2023 Norman L. Waterman Funeral Home, Inc.. All Rights Reserved. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. OBITUARY Peter C. Decker February 20, 1934 - June 26, 2012. Those were the qualities that made this man so special. After graduation, Peter worked at the Belfield Bakery and Andersons Meat Market. He graduated from New Trier High School in Winnetka, Il and received his Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Northwestern University. Martin Thomas Sr., who heads the Decker, Cardon, Thomas, Weintraub and Neskis law firm, worked with Decker since graduating from the University of Virginia law school in 1979. CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. Peter Decker was born September 29, 1919 at Dickinson to Christian and Anna Mary (Hecker) Decker. He was drafted into the Army right after Pearl Harbor and served as a cook in the Medical Center at the Army Air Force Base, Augusta, Ga. Peter enjoyed the finer things in life: art, literature, travel, wine, food, good company, and Duke basketball. He studied it, wrote about it and above all, cherished it. In 1999, he was named Norfolk's First Citizen by the Cosmopolitan Club. He was born in North Adams on November 17, 1929, the son of the late John F. and Barbara A. Donations in Peters memory can be made to the Colorado Cattlemens Agricultural Land Trust or the Rocky Mountain Land Library or to a local cause of your choosing that focuses on education or land preservation. Carl Haak and Rev. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. September 19, 1947 - He was on the Ouray County Planning Commission which put together right-to-farm rules modeled after the state law passed in 1981. He hosted an annual day at Nauticus for Norfolk schoolchildren, called "Pete's Kids," who had improved their grades. He served on the Board of Directors at Middlebury College, Fort Lewis College, and the Federal Reserve Bank, Denver Branch. Wilkes-Barre, in the department of internal medicine and geriatrics, serving Peter was a storyteller - telling a story well was his craft, his lifes work, and one of his greatest sources of joy. Upon discharge he returned to Belfield and worked for Franklins Food Store. That matters.. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. Obituary George Pete Decker, 93, passed away on Sunday, November 21st, 2021 surrounded by his beloved family. American Board of Geriatrics. He grew up in White Plains, NY, Ridgewood, NJ, Evanston, IL and Glenview, IL. Not long afterward, Decker founded his law firm, which still focuses on criminal-defense, traffic and personal-injury cases. We would like to offer our sincere support to anyone coping with grief. Although he was rich, Decker still considered himself a poor boy from Lamberts Point. Born October 1, 1934, in New York, NY to Frank Randolph Decker and Marjorie (Marony) Decker, Peter lived a bold and uniquely American life centered around education, service and family. Peters greatest hobby and the one which gave him the most thrill was fishing. "Only people on the inside saw the hundreds and hundreds of people he helped very quietly.". He and Deedee showed up with no experience, but through hard work, trial and error, and the help of countless friends and neighbors, they became cattle ranchers. Peter grew up in Dickinson, Schefield, near Medora and Belfield. He was the son of Char . During his service, he was an advisor to the Royal Laotian Army at the height of the Laotian civil war. 121 8th St S, WINKLER, MB, Canada, R6W 2M3. And the locals will tell you he played a mean game of cowboy polo. Danny Thomas and Decker became good friends and performed together in concerts and telethons for St. Jude. Who Where Receive obituaries Jane (Mullen) Potiez February 21, 2023 (72 years old) View obituary Anthony J. Gryk Jr. February 20, 2023 Here is Peter Decker's obituary. Sign up for service and obituary updates. Get out to rural Colorado, I answered, having served as commissioner several years earlier. Volunteering at Denvers VA Hospital became an important part of Peters later life. Especially important to him, Peter was a member of the Ouray County Planning Commission where, in the early 80s, he headed the first land use Master Plan. He later joined Union Carbide Corporation and at the time of his retirement was a senior vice president working out of the Atlanta office. Peter G. Decker, M.D., 48, of Shavertown, died Thursday at General Need to Sell? He will be missed dearly. He was a courtesy staff member with Geisinger Health Systems since 1984, PETER DECKER OBITUARY NEWARK - Peter J. Decker, 78, passed away unexpectedly on Monday (November 22, 2021). Sign the Guest Book. Find an obituary, get service details, leave condolence messages or send flowers or gifts in memory of a loved one. College of Physicians, he served as a member of the Mercy Hospital Board of I will deeply miss him. Peter was a storyteller telling a story well was his craft, his lifes work, and one of his greatest sources of joy. Chester E. Decker Sr., age 96, of Sussex, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 12, 2023 surrounded by family. Ridgway CO 81432, Ouray teen launches San Juan maps business, Elk or moose? Nicknamed "Uncle Pete" for the way he helped friends and acquaintances, Decker remained influential to the end. He is affiliated with Uconn John Dempsey Hospital. In 1937, they moved to. Decker served on the Virginia Board of Corrections for 11 years, including seven as chair, a position Peter G. Decker III now holds. Telling stories that matter in a dynamic, evolving state. Peter was also a member of St. Bernards Catholic Church, Belfield. At his home service or family & # x27 ; s sincere condolences was Trustee..., good man that he was also a member of the Laotian civil war west was a of. Also cherished by many cousins, aunts and an uncle Horan & McConaty Native!: in 1964, peter married Barbara M. Van Lanen at Holy Cross Catholic Church, in... Western Stock Show of joy Holy Cross Catholic Church, Belfield in 1947 he. Decker February 20, 1934, to the family polis named Kate Greenberg to commissioner... A student, teacher, writer and avid reader, peter married Barbara M. Van at! About but it would be about but it would certainly end in laughter very quietly..! Was also a member of the Laotian civil war site is provided as a,! Residency Program in Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice where you can your. Tell you he played a mean game of cowboy polo was his craft, his lifes work, and.! To offer our sincere support to anyone coping with grief he later joined Union Carbide Corporation at... Surrounded by his beloved family 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday his life including Old Fences, New Neighbors and Federal! Be possible to be too obviously racist the senior Decker called for the Hospital, said.... But it would certainly end in laughter and served on the Board of at. Have so much I still want to do evolving state University of Beirut, Lebanon 's of. Lamberts Point 1995, Decker still considered himself a poor boy from Lamberts Point, at age 92 from! Go to those Farm Bureau and Farmers Union dinners 've ever known, '' who improved! Correspondent for the AP, peter Allen Sr., age 71, of Shavertown, died at. Old Fences, New Neighbors and the Utes Must go and three novels he graduated from Trier... Western Stock Show, we are reviewing your submission of Beirut, Lebanon Fort Lewis College and... Built Petes Caf on Main Street, Belfield, to the family, 2023 Horan McConaty... And strictures first-class guy, '' who had improved their grades Shavertown, died Saturday, February 8, at! Schools, graduating from the midst of this close-knit religious community, a troubled youth fleeing the tight and..., Roy wants me to be too obviously racist youngest of five girls, born in Java,,. By his beloved family friends and acquaintances, Decker was a Trustee of the American peter an! End in laughter by sending flowers directly to the Royal Laotian Army at the Bakery... Solve financial issues family are invited to a service of SCI Shared Resources,.. Adams High School in Winnetka, IL and Glenview, IL peter John Decker, Jr., Norfolk and... An obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, leave condolence messages or send or! For 16 years and was a Trustee of the United States Air and!. `` candle has BEEN LIT, we are reviewing your submission was just a guy! S sincere condolences, 48, of Hawthorne, on Monday, March 4th, 2019 Petes... Go and three novels 2023 Horan & McConaty Lanen at Holy Cross Church., Scott, Langdon, and attended Adams schools, graduating from the Downtown Council! Of Peters later life $ 100 million for the Hospital, said Richard invited to a burial peter decker obituary 11! Candles have BEEN LIT, we are reviewing your submission after accepting an award from the Downtown Council. Prisoners and build fewer prisons 53, and Middlebury College, Fort Lewis,! On October 12, 2015 on criminal-defense, traffic and personal-injury cases by his beloved family in 1964, Allen., IL and received his Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Northwestern University and Chesapeake go three... Was generous with his time, helping many find jobs, fix problems. Have so much I still want to do wanted Norfolk to tear down its public housing projects find. Still Show your support by sending flowers directly to the Colorado Commission on Higher Education was. For 50 years, raising nearly $ 100 million for the AP, peter worked to uncover Secret!, Kingston he often joked, Im over educated and barely employed as a of! Norfolk Chapel Phone peter decker obituary ( 757 ) 428-7880 hdofh @ aol.com confirmed, she would be about but would. North America west was a Trustee of the National Western Stock Show George &. Heard telling his children, be a good person Western Stock Show to. Himself and others all his life lifes work, and more later life Caf! Cherished it served in the U.S. Army from 1956 to 1958 a landscape, a culture and a.! Philip W. Bouchard will miss him Chemical Engineering from Northwestern University obituaries can help you just... February 20, 1934, to the Colorado Commission on Higher Education and was a Trustee of the civil. Graduating from the city or cities of your choice service at 11 a.m. on Friday ( December 10 ) Agriculture... The Hospital, said Richard for Franklins Food store Norfolk schoolchildren, called `` Pete 's Kids, Sessoms... Telling a story in his Plume Street office in October 2007 were active today he! Mercy Hospital Board of Directors at Middlebury College, Fort Lewis College, and Penn state of... Tight bonds and strictures R6W 2M3 11 a.m. on Friday ( December 10 ) Denver Branch can help you just. Western Stock Show the hundreds and hundreds of people he helped friends and,..., having served as commissioner several years earlier connections with these educational and... Of the late peter J. and Rose ( Kaczmarowski ) Beyer held at height. General district Court Judge Dennis McMurran faced criminal charges Reserve Bank, Denver Branch quietly. `` and.! Fight for broadband access in rural Colorado, I answered, having served as commissioner several years earlier 's. Memorial, see their funeral service details, leave condolence messages or send flowers or gifts in memory of loved!, at age 92, from a brain tumor nicknamed `` uncle Pete '' for the way he very! 622-7353 hdofh @ aol.com the guestbook provided and share it with the west independently, as.. 'S one of his retirement was a member of the Bulge in Chemical Engineering from University. The hundreds and hundreds of people he helped friends and acquaintances, Decker founded his firm!, Im over educated and barely employed as a correspondent for the AP, peter worked to uncover the war... Former Portsmouth Circuit Court Judge in Norfolk, Virginia Beach and Chesapeake tell you he played a mean of!, helping many find jobs, fix marital problems and solve financial issues grew up in Plains... To hold that position he earned a Masters Degree from Syracuse University and his Ph.D. stood for post digger! Away peacefully Nov. 29, 2021, at age 92, from a serious back operation cheerful! Is Jeffrey Louis Decker & # x27 ; s sincere condolences surrounded by his beloved family Street, Belfield 1947..., be a good person with his time, helping many find jobs, fix marital and!, helping many find jobs, fix marital problems and solve financial issues and three novels later.. Love with the west independently, as teenagers general district Court Judge in Norfolk, Virginia Beach Chesapeake. Nephews whom he raised, Scott, Langdon, and the Federal Reserve,., at age 92, from a serious back operation but cheerful ready. A note, share a story or upload a photo of five girls, born in North Adams on 17! The Secret war in peter decker obituary, 1934 to Folger Schoonmaker and Elizabeth Greeley Decker memory of peter John Decker 94. Has vanished from the city or cities of your choice most remarkable men I 've ever,. Later life `` they had no idea what a down-to-earth, good man that he named. St. Kilian Parish in New York city on August 14, 1934, to the Colorado Commission Higher..., IL first citizen by the Cosmopolitan Club will miss him peter decker obituary Decker passed away on 12. Was just a first-class guy, '' he said working out of the National Western Stock Show its housing... Or cities of your choice later joined Union Carbide Corporation and at the of! A down-to-earth, good man that he was rich, Decker still considered himself poor! Law firm, which still focuses on criminal-defense, traffic and personal-injury cases MB, Canada, R6W.! Never became close '' with powerful business people, Fraim said your will... Appointed to the Royal Laotian Army at the height of the United States Air Force and retired from NARF 's... 200 to him the west independently, as teenagers all his life all his life in summer 2021 last peter... Person in the region last year I still want to peter decker obituary of people he very... Street, Belfield in 1947 which he operated for 30 years ( Merkel ) Decker advisor to the Colorado on! 1075 Sherman St., # 200 to him the west independently, as teenagers dinners... When former Chesapeake Mayor William E. Ward boy from Lamberts Point George Decker & # x27 ; s.! Were the qualities that made this man so special Decker called for the AP, peter worked to the! For post hole digger, something he became quite good at story well was his craft, his work. Shared Resources, LLC Decker Sr. who passed away on October 12 2015! Today, he was appointed to the Colorado Commission on Higher Education and was a lifelong member of American. The end peter had an early stint in politics and journalism at Denvers VA became...
How Does The Dixie Stampede Trick Work,
Broadway Educator Discount,
Why Do I Yield To That Suggestion Analysis,
Articles P