Decker, Emmett J.

1918 - 2008  (90 years)    Has 4 ancestors but no descendants in this family tree.

• Name	Decker, Emmett J.
  Born	29 Jun 1918	Seymour, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
  Gender	Male
  Died	22 Nov 2008	Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
  Buried	Aft 22 Nov 2008	St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA
  Obituary	24 Nov 2008
  Appleton Post Crescent
  Emmett John Decker, 90, Appleton, died Saturday morning, Nov. 22, 2008, at Cherry Meadows Hospice. Emmett was born June 29, 1918, to the late Anton and Catherine (Striegel) Decker in Seymour, Wis. He attended local schools in the Fox Valley, and was a graduate of Morgan High School, Class of 1936. Emmett enlisted in the U.S. Army where he served in World War II with the 121st Calvary and was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in the European War. On May 25, 1946, Emmett and Gertrude Baumann were united in marriage. Together the couple enjoyed 56 wonderful years, before Gertrude passed away on Aug. 10, 2002. Emmett was a machinist employed by Appleton Machine Company and retired from Appleton Wire Company after 25 years of employment. He enjoyed coin collecting, fishing, hunting, biking, gardening and was a long-time Pigeon Fancier. Emmett was a charter member at St. Bernadette Catholic Parish. Emmett is survived by two nephews, James (Cindy) Decker, Appleton; and David (Cathy) Decker, Hortonville; a niece, Patricia Fisk, Oshkosh; two brothers-in-law, Raymond (Virginia) Baumann and Carl (Eileen) Baumann; five sisters-in-law, Clara Baumann, Marie Bushman, Elizabeth (Russ) Burns, Jean Baumann, and Marion Baumann; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife, Gertrude, Emmett is preceded in death by his brother, Martin (Helen) Decker; and his sister, Margaret Decker. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008, at ST. BERNADETTE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2331 E. Lourdes Dr., Appleton. Burial will take place at St. Joseph Cemetery. A time of visitation and support will be held Monday, Nov. 24, 2008, at Wichmann Funeral Home, 537 N. Superior St. from 4 to 7 p.m. with a prayer service beginning at 6:30 p.m. There will also be visitation at the Church from 10:30 a.m. Tuesday until the time of service. A memorial fund has been established in Emmett's name. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff and caregivers at Cherry Meadows Hospice Center for their compassion and support. Wichmann Funeral Home 537 N. Superior St. Appleton 920-739-1231 Online Condolences: www.wichmannfargo.com
  Person ID	I150279	1FamilyTree
  Last Modified	5 Jun 2017

  
  

  Father	Decker, Anton,   b. 2 Jun 1881,   d. 29 Nov 1952  (Age 71 years)
  Mother	Striegel, Catherine,   b. 1 Mar 1882, Center, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA ,   d. 10 Apr 1964, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA  (Age 82 years)
  Family ID	F49707	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Baumann, Gertrude M.,   b. 20 Nov 1914, Grand Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA ,   d. 10 Aug 2002  (Age 87 years)
  Married	25 May 1946
  Last Modified	1 May 2010
  Family ID	F49706	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Event Map	Load the map	Born - 29 Jun 1918 - Seymour, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA Died - 22 Nov 2008 - Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA Buried - Aft 22 Nov 2008 - St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA  = Link to Google Earth
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