Obituary for Alan Bryan Decker DVM
Alan Bryan Decker, DVM, 56, of Tell City, IN, passed away at his home June 30, 2020. Dr. Decker was born January 16, 1964 in Vincennes, the son of Don F. and Jane Bryan Decker. He was a graduate of Princeton Community High School, attended Purdue University and graduated from the University of Tennessee with a doctorate in veterinary medicine. He was the owner of Greenwood Animal Hospital in Tell City, IN and was active in the care of rescued animals. Dr. Decker was formerly a member of the Jaycees, American Veterinary Medical Assn. and 4-H Foundation. He enjoyed showing Dachshunds and sheep. He was devoted to the animals he treated at his practice.
He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Hollen Decker of Tell City, IN, his mother, Jane Decker of Hazleton, IN, his step sons, Matthew Daugherty, and his wife Valerie of Tell City, IN and Adam Daugherty, and his wife Whitney of Vincennes, IN. He is also survived by his grandchildren Austin, Avery, Emma, Claire, Bryan and Jeremiah Daugherty, his sister, Julie Decker Dewig of Beaufort, SC, and he will be missed by his nephew and niece, Alex and Aiyana Talamantes, and dear friend, Karen Malone.
He was preceded in death by his father, Don F. Decker and his two sisters, Diane Marie Decker and Jill Ann Decker.
The family will receive family and friends on Sunday July 5, 2020 at the Duesterberg-Fredrick Funeral Home from 2:00 PM EST until 5:00 PM EST at the funeral home where a service will be conducted at 5:00 PM EST with Chuck Briner officiating. He will be laid to rest next to his family privately. The family requests that any memorial donations be made to the Gibson County 4-H.
Duesterberg Fredrick Funeral Home is honored to assist Dr. Decker’s family during their time of loss.
January 16, 1964 - June 30, 202001/16/196406/30/2020
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Matt Labhart and the Perry County Animal Hospital Staff
July 05, 2020
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Darrell Simmons
July 04, 2020
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Idgie
July 03, 2020
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Love is live, tho Love can be blue. Loving our Animals was all about you. We once smiled, then we laughed. Seems like yesterday, so near yet passed.