Obituary of William Frank Decker

The family of William Decker of Yorkton, beloved husband of Ann Decker sadly announce his passing on Saturday, February 26, 2022. He was 96 years of age. Memorials in memory of William may be made to the Yorkton District Nursing Home (C/O 41 Betts Ave. Yorkton, SK S3N 1M1) Willie was born April 17, 1925 in the Hardrock District, the fifth of six children of Adolf and Margaret (Hepper) Decker. He continued working on the family farm after he met and married Ann Pawliski on July 12, 1953 in Ituna, Sk. Willie went on to work in the automotive industry in Yorkton, firstly at Young Garage, then later at Midtown Motors and Carnduff Motors. He retired on May 30, 1985. His love for nature showed in his beautiful garden and yard. He enjoyed hunting and fishing; and all animals, especially horses. Willie and Ann would take country drives after church to enjoy the colors of the fields and trees. Willie fell in March, 2021 in his home. He remained in the Health Care system until his passing on Saturday, February 26 with his loving wife, Ann by his side. A special Thank You to our relatives and friends; Dick and Gloria, David and Sheila, Kathy and Marvin, Dwayne and Mary, Irene, Clarence and Liz and Murray and Wendy who helped so much in the last year. The Funeral Service was held on Monday, March 7, 2022 from the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with the Very Rev. Fr. Leonid Malkov officiating. The responses were led by Larry German. The cross bearer was Hunter Pasiechnik. Sheila Ivanochko gave the eulogy. The interment followed in the Garden of St. Luke, Yorkton Memorial Gardens with Jeremy Machusek, Gerald Ivanochko, Johnny Ivanochko, Clifford Ivanochko, Shaun Zenkawich and David Heller serving as casket bearers. Memorials in memory of William may be made to the Yorkton & District Nursing Home as gifts of remembrance. Condolences may be left for the family on www.baileysfuneralhome.com.