Obit: ecker, Bernard A. (1918 - 1999)

Contact: stan@wiclarkcountyhistory.org

Surnames: DECKER STROOTA DIDIER THURLWELL ZYLKA

----Source: Star News, October 20, 1999

Bernard A. Decker (1918 - 1999)

Bernard A. Decker, 81, Oconomowoc, died Saturday, Oct. 9 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital. Funeral services were held on Thursday, Oct. 14 at Krause Funeral Home in Milwaukee.

Maurina Funeral Services of Abbotsford assisted the family with arrangements.

Bernard Decker was born May 18, 1918 in Abbotsford to the late George and Clara (Stroota) Decker. He attended St. Louis Catholic Grade School and Dorchester High School. He was in insurance sales before entering the US Air Corps during WWII, serving as a flyer in India. With an honorable discharge, he continued in the insurance business. He was also an avid golfer.

Survivors include one son, Pat (Jan) of Greendale a sister, Roselind "Roz" Didier of Dorchester, Clark County, WI and one grandson.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Doris three brothers, Delbert "Del", Myron "Mike" and Oscar and two sisters, Margaret "Peg" Thurlwell and Dolores Zylka.

Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.