Christopher Ray Decker
Christopher Ray Decker
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A visitation will be held at Ottawa Funeral Home on January 2nd, 2025 from 9-10am. The funeral service will follow at 10am with Pastor Ray Mitchell officiating.
Christopher was born June 3rd, 1988, in Springfield, Ohio, to Ed and Dianna (Kirl) Decker. He married Samantha (Anderson) Decker on 11/11/11 in Ottawa, Illinois.
He was highly skilled and proud to be a maintenance technician. Christopher enjoyed archery, fishing, hiking, motorcycles, and most of all spending time with his two children.
He is survived by his Wife; Samantha Decker, Children; Harrison & Jackson, Parents; Ed (Dianna) Decker, Brother; Kenneth (Abbie) Decker, In-Law's; Shawn (Tasha) Anderson, Gary (Wendy) Angelakos, and Maternal Grandparents; Ward (Beverly) Close.
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