Adeline Decker
Adeline C. (Stoiber) Decker, passed peacefully into eternal life at home on Jan. 26, 2022, at the age of 97, surrounded by her loving family under the care of Hope Hospice of Medford. She was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother, great-great-grandmother and a friend to all. Adeline was born Oct. 16, 1924, in Dorchester to Frank and Anna (Gabriel) Stoiber. She attended St. Louis Catholic Grade School. She was a 1942 graduate of the Dorchester High School. After high school, she left for the big city to work as a waitress in Milwaukee. After a year of working, she came back home to marry Cyril P. Decker on Oct. 16, 1944, at St. Louis Catholic Church in Dorchester. He preceded her in death on Nov. 3, 2001, after 57 years of marriage.
Cyril and Adeline farmed in the Town of Mayville on Cyril’s family farm, where they raised their 10 children, six sons and four daughters. After the children were old enough to help on the farm, dad took a job in town, mom and the kids took care of the day-to-day farming. She was a wonderful homemaker and was an exceptional cook and baker. Mom’s kitchen was open every day for a noon meal or whenever someone walked in the door. Sometimes up to four generations were at the table for lunch, with always room for one more and a cookie on your way out. Family gatherings were very important to her. Sewing, quilting and embroidering were just a few of mom’s many talents.
Adeline was a lifelong member of St. Louis Catholic Church, Dorchester. She was an active member of the Catholic Order of Foresters and the Rosary Altar Society. She lived and practiced her faith to the fullest, leading the rosary for many occasions and devoting daily prayer for her family and whoever she heard was in need of prayers.
Adeline is survived by her nine children, sons: Ron (Carol) Decker, Dan (Mary) Decker, Bill (Diane) Decker, Gary (Kim) Decker, Chuck (Dawn) Decker; daughters: Pat (Ronnie) Gebert, Joanne (Cliff) Garczynski, Doreen (John) Johnson, Mary (David) Erl and daughterin- law, Sandy Decker. She has 34 grandchildren, 69 great-grandchildren, and seven great-great-grandchildren. She is further survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceding her in death were her parents, Frank and Anna Stoiber; her husband, Cyril; her son, Jim Decker; her grandson, Shawn Decker; her grandson-in-law, Kip Hoppe; and her brothers: Alvin (Barbara) Stoiber and Clarence (Charlene) Stoiber.
A mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 31, 2022, at St. Louis Catholic Church, Dorchester. Reverend Michael Hayden presided. She was laid to rest in Dorchester Memorial Cemetery in Dorchester. Family and friends were invited to gather at the church on Monday from 9 a.m. until the time of the service. A live stream was available for those unable to attend on the Maurina Schilling Funeral Home Facebook page or after the service anytime on Facebook or the website. Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home of Abbotsford is entrusted with the arrangements.
Mom will be deeply missed. She created the foundation of our family, surrounding us in faith and supporting us with her loving care. She will always be in our hearts and memories. A special thank you to all of the wonderful caretakers at Hope Hospice.
Family and friends may express condolences online at www.maurinaschilling.com.
