February 15, 1938 – August 27, 2025
Robert W. Decker, 87, of Heltonville, passed away on August 27, 2025, at the IU Health Hospice House in Bloomington.
He was born on February 15, 1938, in Dart, Ohio, to the late Robert W. and Ruth (Yerkey) Decker. On April 20, 1959, he married Mary R. (Oberholzer) Decker, and she preceded him in death in 2010.
Robert was a graduate of Athens High School in Ohio and a 50-year member of Masonic Lodge #25 in Athens, Ohio, as well as a member of the Scottish Rite. He was also a veteran of the U.S. Army. Robert worked as a salesman for the Messenger Company, where he sold funeral merchandise. He was an avid motorcycle enthusiast who even built several motorcycles from scratch.
Surviving to cherish his memory are his daughter, Carrie Decker, and three grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary R. Decker; his daughter, Mary Cathleen Chapman; and his parents.
Services for Robert will be held on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne Family Funeral Homes, 818 18th Street, Bedford, Indiana 47421. Visitation will also be held on Tuesday at the Ferguson-Lee Chapel, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
The caring staff of Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne Family Funeral Homes has been entrusted with the care and arrangements for Mr. Decker.
Memories and condolences may be shared, and flowers may be ordered at www.FergusonLee.com.
