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Portrait of Michael Decker
In loving memory

Michael Decker

August 23, 1951 – July 16, 2022
Lived 70 years
Carson City, MI
Life story

Michael L. Decker, age 70, of Carson City, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 16, 2022.

Michael was born August 23, 1951, in Battle Creek, the son of Laverne and Dorothy (Hainer) Decker. Mike graduated from Carson City-Crystal High School, the class of 1970. Mike married Tamela McCallister on June 19, 1976, at the Butternut Bible Church. He worked many years as a factory worker, finishing his career at Mahle Engine Components in St. John’s. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Carson City. Mike loved to bake and go to car shows. He was a corvette enthusiast. He also loved playing cards, especially Euchre.

He is survived by his children, Matthew Decker of Haslett, Joshua (Braida) Decker of Gladwin, and Hannah Decker of Haslett; four grandchildren, William “Liam”, Xavier, Eloise, and Gideon; six siblings, Linda, Sandy, Penny, Steve, Pat, and Pam; and many other nieces and nephews, friends and family, who will miss him dearly. Mike was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Tamela; and sister, Wendy.

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1951
Born August 23
1951
Birth
1958
Michael was 7 when the Hula Hoop craze swept the country
1969
Michael was 18 when the Woodstock music festival opened
1971
Michael was 20 when Walt Disney World opened in Florida
1981
Michael was 30 when MTV began broadcasting
1984
Parenthood
1994
Michael was 43 when "Friends" premiered
2007
Michael was 56 when the first iPhone went on sale
2010
Michael was 59 when Instagram was launched
2020
Michael was 69 when SpaceX launched astronauts into orbit for the first time
2022
Passed away July 16, age 70
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