Kenneth Lee Decker

Kenny was born March 1, 1933, in Salem, IL, the son of Cecil and Dorothy Decker. He married Linda Cotter on June 6, 1991, in Osage, MO.

He was a retired United States Marine Corps Veteran. He also retired as a Master Sergeant with the Illinois State Police and loved playing the steel guitar with all of his musician friends. Most of all, he loved his wife, kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and his brother, Jerry.

Kenny is survived by his wife, Linda Decker; daughter, Tami Brown of Louisville, KY; son, Teddy (Sue/Alyssa) Decker of Springfield; grandchildren, Jessica Dennis and Joshua Decker, both of Springfield, and Glenn Wesley Brown and Amanda Cornelius, both of Louisville; great-grandchildren, Riley Brown, Nolan Brown, Logan Cornelius, Kinsley Cornelius, and Elise Dennis; and brother, Don (Marge) Decker of Odin, IL.

Memorial Gathering: The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at Butler Funeral Home-Springfield, 900 S. 6th Street, Springfield, IL.

Private family burial will be held at Camp Butler National Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.