Berle Decker Obituary (1937

Fairfield Berle Bond Decker, age 78, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Tuesday morning, August 16, 2016 at Mercy Hospital in Sioux City, Iowa. Berle was born December 19, 1937 in Fairfield, the son of Merle and Elinor Nelson Decker. Berle graduated from Fairfield High School with the class of 1956. He later attended Parsons College and the University of Omaha. He served as a medic in the U.S. Army Reserves. He married Janice Christiansen on January 22, 1960 and spent most of his adult life in Omaha, where he retired as owner of Laywell Carpets. His last residence was Matney Manor Nursing Home in South Sioux City, NE. Berle enjoyed listening to Christian radio, old hymns and oldies from the 1950''s. He was an avid trivia buff and had a quick wit. Berle is survived by his sister Marna Decker Benion of Lewisburg, PA , and a brother Terrence Decker and his wife Dixie of Libertyville, IA. Also surviving are five nephews and nieces and several great nephews and nieces. Berle was preceded in death by his parents and his wife Janice. Funeral services will be at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, August 23rd at the Ottumwa Baptist Temple at 238 West Williams Street in Ottumwa with Pastor Travis Decker officiating. There will be a visitation at the church beginning at 1:00 P.M. Tuesday. Burial will be at Richland Friends Cemetery at Richland. Memorials may be made to Ottumwa Baptist Temple in Berle''s memory. Arrangements are in the care of the Raymond Funeral Home in Fairfield,