Ervin J. “E J” Decker, 89, of Palmer Township, died Thursday, March 30, 2017 in Gracedale.
Born June 8, 1927 in New Milford, NY, he was a son of the late John H. and Isabel (Malory) Decker.
He owned and operated E J Decker & Son, Easton for over 50 years and served in the Navy during WWII and Korea.
Surviving are a son, Randy J. Decker and his wife, Tee of Albuquerque, NM; a daughter, Holly Kociolek and her husband, Tony of Bethlehem; seven grandchildren; three great grandchildren and his dog, Mangie. His daughter, Gail Gebhardt; his companion, Jean (Wieghorst) Hay; two brothers, Albert Decker and William Decker; a sister, Lela Fehr and his dog, Bogart all died earlier.
Services will be private.
Contributions may be made to Gracedale, 2 Gracedale Ave., Nazareth, PA 18064. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Rick and Jean Joseph
April 1, 2017 at 8:59 am
We were very sorry to hear about EJ. He was a great neighbor and will be missed. Our deepest condolences to the entire family.