Nadine Decker's Obituary
Racine – Nadine I. Decker (nee: Pabelick), 68, passed away at her home on Thursday, August 9, 2012.
Nadine was born in Milwaukee to Rudolph and Martha (nee: Arndt) Pabelick on October 28, 1943. In Milwaukee, she was united in marriage to Clarence C. Decker on March 7, 1970.
Since 1984, Nadine was an active member of Epiphany Lutheran Church singing in the choir. Living on the Wallace Piper and Sons Farm, taking care of her family was her main priority. She had cooked and baked enjoyable foods. She also did canned many foods. Nadine was particular with her flower gardens around the house. She enjoyed playing cards especially with family and was an avid bingo player.
Nadine will be sadly missed by her children, Christopher (Keri) Decker, Darlene (Michael) Langdon II, Brenda (John) Wozniak and Darrell Decker and his girlfriend, Robin Dailey; six grandchildren, Holly Decker, Christie Wozniak, Christopher Decker, Austin Decker, Michael Langdon III, Kazandra Langdon and one grandchild to be born; one sister, Virginia Andersen; one brother, Ernie Pabelick; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence; her parents; three brothers and one sister.
Funeral services in honor of Nadine will be held at the Wilson Funeral Home on Wednesday, August 15, 2012 at 11 am with Pastor Aaron Dolan officiating. Interment will follow at West Lawn memorial Park. Relatives and friends may meet with the family at the funeral home on Tuesday evening, August 14, 2012 from 6 pm until 9 pm and again on Wednesday morning from 10 am until 11 am service time.
"The Decker family gives a special thank you to all the staff at both Wheaton Franciscan Health Care – All Saints Cancer Center and Gentiva Odyssey Hospice for the long term care and compassion to Nadine and her family."
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