Raymond J. Decker's Obituary
Raymond J. Decker, age 94, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2025, at Freedom Village in Holland, MI. He was born August 20, 1930, to Charles and Martha (Yonkman) Decker in Muskegon, MI, and remained a lifetime resident of the town.
Ray married Beverly Fielstra on September 14, 1955, in Muskegon. She survives as does his daughter, Renae Bishop of Ocala, FL and his son, Mark (Robin) Decker of Zeeland, MI; grandchildren: Kevin (Christie) Bishop, Brian (Keana) Bishop, Kyle (Abby) Decker, Kayla (Drew) Tubergen, and Tara Decker; and great-grandchildren: Lilliana Bishop, Landon Bishop, Luna Bishop, Finneas Bishop, Phoenix Bishop, Brielle Decker, Gerrit Decker, and Colton Decker.
He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings: John Decker, Albert Decker, Ann Smith, Dorothy Schmieding, and Marian Buitendorp.
Ray worked for 40 years at Michigan Gas Utilities Company as a gas meter reader. He served in the Michigan National Guard. He enjoyed fishing, tinkering with cars, listening to Christian TV and radio, and visits with his grandchildren.
Private services will be held, and he will be laid to rest in Lakeside Cemetery.
The family is grateful for the care Ray received through Hospice at Freedom Village. Memorial gifts in Ray’s honor can be made to Hospice of Holland at https://hollandhospice.app.neoncrm.com/forms/give or mailed to: Hospice of Holland, 270 Hoover Blvd., Holland, MI 49423
Share memories with the family at their online Guest Book at https://www.sytsemafh.com. Arrangements by The Lee Chapel of Sytsema Funeral and Cremation Services, 6291 S. Harvey St., Norton Shores, MI 49444 (231) 798-1100
What’s your fondest memory of Raymond?
What’s a lesson you learned from Raymond?
Share a story where Raymond's kindness touched your heart.
Describe a day with Raymond you’ll never forget.
How did Raymond make you smile?
