Decker, Fred 1875 – 1919

DECKER

Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 1/8/2025 at 11:17:46

Source: Cresco Plain Dealer May 30, 1919, P1 C4

Death by Suicide.
The many friends of Fred Decker, aged about 42 years, were greatly shocked to hear on Saturday morning that he had committed suicide by hanging. He rose early and after starting the chores and starting his sons at the milking disappeared and not appearing when breakfast was ready. Search was made and he was found hanging in the oat bin. The sheriff and coroner were called, but an inquest was not considered necessary. A shock from lightning several years ago and considerable sickness in the family the past winter has caused him considerable mental trouble and it was doubtless in a fit of depression that he took his life.
The funeral was held Monday afternoon at the home, conducted by Rev. Pless, and the W. M. A. conducted the services at the grave. The W. O. W. of which Mr. Decker was also a member, participated in the funeral. Burial was in New Oregon Cemetery.

Transcriber’s Note: Find a Grave shows he was born June 4, 1875 and died May 24, 1919.

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Source: Cresco Plain Dealer June 20, 1919, P1 C6

OBITUARY.

DECKER.

Fredrick Decker, youngest son of Fredrick Decker and Katherine Decker was born in Paris twp., June 4, 1875. When two years of age his mother died.

He had two brothers, Adam who died at the age of 39, and Jacob who died at the age of 23.

In the year of 1899, Jan. 4th, he was united in marriage to Miss Lula Hoppie. To this union were born four children, two sons and two daughters.

Mr. Decker passed away at his home in Paris twp., May 24, 1919 at the age of 43 years, 11 months and 20 days.

He leaves to mourn his loss his wife, his father aged 81, two sons, William age 19, and Leslie age 18, and two daughters Florence age 16, and Irma age 11, also many other relatives and friends.

Mr. Decker was a kind father and husband and a good neighbor and will be greatly missed among his friends and relatives.

CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to thank the many relatives and friends who so kindly assisted us during our late bereavement.

Mrs. Decker and Family.

New Oregon Cemetery
 

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