Richard D. Decker Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Richard D. Decker of Littleton, Colorado, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Richard left this world on March 31, 2025 at the age of 87, 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 Richard D. Decker to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Clara A. Decker and Louis L. Decker; his sister Marlyn Klipfel; and his nephews, Charles and Randy Klipfel.
He is survived by: his wife Arlene Schleining; his children, Brad Decker (Sol), Lori Thomas (Barry) and Larry Decker (Naomi); his grandchildren, Caleb Thomas (Sammi), Hannah Halpern (Evan), Nicholas Decker, Thomas Decker, Haruka Takeyasu, Yugen Takeyasu and Kouta Decker; and his great grandchildren, Henry Steele Thomas and Nora Louise Halpern. He is also survived by numerous grandnephews, grandnieces.
Visitation was held on Monday, April 7th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Denver Mortuary Chapel (12801 W 44th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033). A memorial service was held on Tuesday, April 8th 2025 from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Tuesday, April 8th 2025 from 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM at the Mount Olivet Cemetery (12801 W 44th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033). A reception was held on Tuesday, April 8th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Denver Mortuary (12801 W 44th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033).
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to the Rocky Mountain Down Syndrome Association in memory of Richard and in honor of his one-month old great granddaughter, Nora Louise Halpern.
