William Decker Obituary

If I go, while you’re still here…
Know that I still live on.
You will not see me,
So you must have faith.
I wait the time when we can soar together again,
Both aware of each other.
Until then, live your life to the fullest,
And when you need me,
Just whisper my name in your heart,
…I will be there.

Well the summer came and went. It was a very special one because we all got to go to your special place where you wanted to spend the rest of eternity. It was a sad and joyous time for all of us. We got some closure and we got closer. When my time comes, I will be right there in the mountains with you. We all miss you very much. All of the wonderful memories of you keep us going.

Memories of all the good times we had over the years. One of the best of would be remembering the ear to ear grin on Uncle Bill's face riding in the Camaro to the Nostalgia Car Cruise in Wentzville. Uncle Bill you will live forever in our hearts.
Love,
Steve & Simone

Love to the most special man in my life. I love you Uncle Bill and will always hold you close to my heart.

My dearest Uncle Bill:
I miss you so, I was very blessed to be able to join everyone on the trip to the Smokey's this summer to spread your ashes. I am also blessed with the thought that you and Dad are together again. You two always seemed to be there for each other no matter what. Just like you have always been there for me. There are very few days that go by that you are not on my mind. I talk to you all the time and ask for guidance. You always seemed to give me the best advice. What a good listener you were for me. I would ramble on and on and you always had such caring words for me. Words could never express how much I miss you and our weekly talks. I thank the Lord that I still have that with Aunt Geri. She is my rock. I know she misses you so very much. Just know that we are all here for her and love her so very much. You were and are like a dad to me. Oh "God" Uncle Bill I miss you so.

Dad,
There are three words that I couldn't say enough, the same words that you couldn't hear enough of---I LOVE YOU.

He will always be in my heart.
With Bill’s passing it occurs to me that I haven’t just lost my husband, I have lost my best friend too. When I found Bill, I found my soul mate and it goes without saying that my life will be empty now that he’s gone. As I look around today, I see faces that mirror mine. They are etched in sorrow and lined with sadness. Behind the tears that fall for Bill I see great love and admiration.

Had anyone asked Bill what his finest legacy to the world would be he wouldn’t have hesitated to say, “My family?” When I married Bill, I was lucky to be welcomed into his family with open arms and now his children: Gregg, Andrew and Michelle, their spouses: Robin, Julie, and Sean, his granddaughter Krystal Rose, and Beverly who gave him these wonderful children join his sister Mary Kay, his brother Don, and me in surviving Bill. I believe that each one of us is keenly aware that we’ve lost a link to the past with his death and that we can take comfort in knowing we will always be his hope for the future.

Bill was a self taught and gifted tradesman. He dabbled in auto body work, mechanics, plumbing and was a jack of all trades. He inspired me to laugh at myself and to always stick up for myself. He has been more than my inspiration, he was my true love. When I was with Bill, I was forever young and loved it when he introduced me as his “bride”.

I loved the fact that Bill’s façade bellied a tough exterior, but he was an emotional teddy bear on the inside. I looked forward to his phone calls when I was at work. He was a big Elvis fan and many of those calls consisted of me listening to love songs he played to me over the phone.

Bill was a man with a big heart and if need be would have given his last dollar to a friend if necessary. He may not have always shown it but he loved his brothers, sisters and children with all his heart and was very proud of each and one of them. He was proud of the births of each of his children and then thankful to Gregg and Robin for giving him his beautiful granddaughter Krystal Rose, aka “His Little Brat”. Oh how he looked forward to her goodnight kisses.

As husband and wife, Bill and I shared many conversations about the future and we never left anything unsaid between us. He was always afraid that when he died I would stray from the family, but I assured him that I had too much love in my heart for Gregg, Robin, Drew, Julie, Michelle, Sean and Krystal to ever go far! As a matter of fact, at this point Krystal and I have some bike rides we need to catch up on. I am sure that because Bill will be keeping a watchful eye over all of us, he will see that our love will be everlasting.

Bill was a good hearted, loving man with a great sense of humor. Patience wasn’t his strong suit and he wasn’t happy until a job was done (right!). When life was good he was a loving, witty and fun person to be with. If he was your friend he would try to help in any way possible.

He and I made a pact in the very beginning to never go to bed angry with one another. I loved Bill with all my heart and if I had the chance, I’d remind him that he will always be in my heart. He tried to make sure I wouldn’t worry and didn’t always share his pain with me in fear of causing more worry. Little did he know that I worried about him night and day and that now that he’s gone the worry might be gone, but the hurt is here to stay?

If we have comfort in Bill’s passing, it is to know that he’s free from the pain he knew on earth. I like to believe that he’s reunited with all who have gone before him and better yet, I like to believe that he’s already earned his wings – and they are golden.

Rest well, Bill. You were a gentle man and a gentleman.

Well Bill, tomorrow will be the one year anniversary of your passing. Our trip to Tennessee was a good one. It was a great tribute to you. We all miss you so much and your memory keeps us all going. I miss you so much.
Love, Geri

Bill,
Oh how my heart aches for you. I miss you so much. Today is Krystal's Birthday and she is such a joy to have around. She is fifteen now, but of course you know that. Went to her birthday party on the 26th and we all had a good time. Gregg is sporting a new tattoo now. It is such a tribute to how much he loves you. Christmas was spent at Don's as usual and by Gregg and Robins in the morning. My mother was there with me. (your physical presence was missed, I know you were there with us) Just wanted you to know the kids are good and we all miss you so much. Will be going to the Smoky Mountains in June. This is the trip where we will all be together and fullfill your wish of having your ashes spread over the smokey mountains. Dont worry Bill, I have the love and support of all the kids. I love You. Say hi to my dad, Granny, Margie,and all the rest that are there with you. I love you....

Geri,

I am sure there is nothing to say that will make your loss any easier. Just know that I am thinking of you and praying for Peace for you. I can only remember a few times that I met "Uncle" Bill (we called him that because he was our cousins' uncle and my Uncle Jim's brother). The most memorable time was when I stopped in to visit Uncle Jim and "Uncle Bill" insisted on fixing my squeaky car brakes free of charge because of how dangerous it was and I was just a "silly kid with no clue on cars" along with the lecture in preventive maintenance. He just really seemed to care about people and he even taught my boyfriend a thing or two on cars that day, almost 30 years ago. It was a nice afternoon and he was such a sweet man then. God bless him and your family too. Take care.



CeeAnne

You were loved and cared by so many people. Even though you are in a happier place you will always be in our hearts. Forever Love, Amber Williams

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

My sorrow is with you Aunt Geri, I will miss Uncle Bill so very much. He was and always be a dad to me. I will so miss the visits from him and the weekly phone calls. He was always there for me & I know will always be in my heart showing me which way to direct me. I loved when the two of you would come to visit and he would introduce you as his bride. I have never seen two people so in love and have so much respect for one another. You are such a blessing in my life and know that I am ALWAYS here for you. Just like you & Uncle Bill have been for me. I love you with all my heart. Theresa

Geri: Although we spent many, many years of school, fun and games, and we all went down separate roads in life, one thing that I have always appreciated and loved was no matter what, in times of joy and sorrow, we always found our way to each other. You know, Patty, Gail, me and you...It is rare to have friends for as many years we have all shared. You and Bill found each other and shared a wonderful relationship, and I pray you will always remember the happy days you two had. I just so sorry I wasnt able to be there like I would have liked to. My heart goes out to you, my friend. Love you always, Moe.

Our sincere sympathy to the family of Bill Decker. We have many nice memories from our times together in Chicago. We will keep you in our prayers during this time of sorrow.



Edward Gaughan

Ken, Linda, and Ashlyn Gaughan

Carolyn, Melissa, and Michael Fischer

Geri, we are sorry of your passing husband and I know he's a good person to you and give you a good memory together and we will pray for you with our love.

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Know that I will always be there.



Be Still

Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day

Be still like desert shrub

Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their loves resounds

If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along the way



Love to all of you