Eugene Decker Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Eugene Decker (Fort Collins, Colorado), born in Columbus, Ohio, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Eugene left this world on April 26, 2024 at the age of 94, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Eugene Decker to show support.

In the quiet moments of reflection, amidst the gentle rustle of leaves and the whispered song of the stars, we shall carry Eugene's memory with us, a guiding light illuminating the path ahead. May Eugene's journey be filled with peace and serenity, as his find rest in the embrace of eternity.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Ruth Decker and Chester Decker; his wife Sarah Lobban Decker; and his brother Kenneth. He is survived by: his daughters, Katherine Gayle, Diane Lapierre and Martha Decker. He is also survived by seven grandchildren.

Donations in his memory can be made to scholarship funds established in his honor at CSU: In 2011, the Eugene Decker Game Management Fellowship (63105) and in 2020, the Eugene Decker Veterans Scholarship (79855) were established to support students in the Warner College of Natural Resources and to commemorate the career and life of Professor Eugene Decker. In lieu of flowers, donations to these funds can be sent to the Colorado State University Foundation at P.O. Box 1870, Fort Collins, CO 80522.