Wilfred Hilarious Decker, Jr.

Wilfred Hilarious “Willy” Decker, Jr., age 57

Richmond

December 30, 1950 – October 19, 2008

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 23, 2008 at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Richmond, MN for Wilfred Hilarious “Willy” Decker, Jr., age 57, who died Sunday at his home surrounded by his loving family. Burial will be in the Sts. Peter & Paul Parish Cemetery.

Relatives and friends may call after 4:00 p.m. Wednesday and from 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Wenner Funeral Home in Richmond. Parish prayers will be at 4:00 p.m. Wednesday evening.

Willy was born in Watkins, MN to Willy, Sr. and Sally (Garding) Decker. He married Eileen Weinmann on May 19, 1990 in Richmond. Willy loved and cherished his family and will be remembered for his positive attitude, friendly smile and his love for life. He served two years in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. Willy worked at Burlington Northern Railroad for 34 years never missing a day of work! He enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, and his grandchildren.

Survivors include his loving wife of 18 years, Eileen; children, Ryan and Tory (Leanne) Decker, Scott, Greg and Glen Gertken; 6 grandchildren; siblings, Shirley (tDavid) Martz of Maple Grove, Al (Beth) of Cold Spring, Judy (Melvin) Grossinger of Richmond, Jane (Jim) Hunter of South St. Paul, Bonnie (Mark) Johannes of Cold Spring, Dorothy (tDelly) Becker of Florence, MT, Corey of Cold Spring, Brenda (Don) Willson of Port McNeil, BC, Allen of Waite Park and Debbie (Ken) Plantenberg of Paynesville.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Melvin; brothers-in-law, David Martz, Delly Becker and Richard “Richie” Weinmann.