Terry "T.W." Decker, 84, passed away at Salina Regional on March 12, 2023. He was born April 18, 1938, to Wesley Decker and Beulah (Walton) Decker. He attended a rural grade school and graduated from Abilene High School in 1956.
He married Marylyn Miller on April 12, 1984, in Reno, Nevada. He was employed by Abilene Flour Mill, Archer-Daniels-Midland, Mobile Travelers and retired from Great Plains Mfg.
T.W. was in the Army Reserves for six years. His favorite pasttime was fishing. He enjoyed bowling with team members throughout the
years. Terry was on the Vidricksen team when they captured second place
in the 1983 ABC tournament in Baltimore. His hobby was drilling
bowling balls at Westwood Pro Shop and doing ball work for Junction City
Bowling Lanes. Terry and Marylyn enjoyed many bowling trips across the
country. The late night fishing on Milford Lake with friends and
relaxing in Branson.
Terry was preceded in death by his parents, sister; Sharon Flipso in 2016 and in-laws; Ron and Sonjia Miller.
Survivors include, Wife; Marylyn, Two nieces; Shannon (Doug) Pallo and
Wendy (Steve) Getzfrid, one nephew; Scott (Polly) Miller.
Cremation was chosen with no services. Memorials may be given to the
Heritage Foundation, St Jude or The NRA and to Mrs. Decker at PO Box
592, Abilene KS, 67410.
Danner Funeral Home is handling arrangements.