Decker, Alexander "Alex" John 2007-2011

DECKER, WALDNER

Posted By: Doris Hoffman, Volunteer (email)
Date: 7/31/2017 at 17:29:06

Alexander "Alex" Decker, 4 year old son of John and Tamera Decker of Akron, Iowa passed away unexpectedly Saturday, August 20, 2011 at the Hawarden Community Hospital in Hawarden, Iowa.

Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, E.L.C.A. in Akron. Reverend Dawn Quame will officiate. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery in Akron. Visitation with the family present will be from noon until service time on Wednesday at the church and following the service during a time of fellowship in the church basement. The Carlsen Funeral Home - Schroeder Chapel in Akron is in charge of arrangements.

Alexander John Decker was born May 29, 2007, in Sioux City, Iowa, the son of John and Tamara (Waldner) Decker. Though Alex's life was short, his charming and loving personality was shared with many, especially with his sister, Tamara.

Alex had many loves, including his collection of stuffed elephants and his "Thomas the Train" toys. Alex would have been starting preschool this fall.

Survivors include his parents, John and Tamara Decker of Akron; his sister: Tamara Decker at home; his paternal grandparents: Thomas and Mary Decker of Dexter, MN; his maternal grandparents: Elie and Elizabeth Waldner of Aberdeen, SD; and several uncles, aunts, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother: Deborah Waldner.

Carlsen Funeral Home - Schroeder Chapel
Akron, Iowa