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Alan Reid Decker, 75

Alan Reid Decker, 75, of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away Monday, November 27, 2023.  Alan was born in Ripon, Wisconsin to the late Reid Decker and Alice Wepner Decker.  His early adulthood was spent in the Milwaukee area working as an electrical lineman for the City of Milwaukee.  He was also employed by Master Lock and Pabst Brewing Company.  Alan was a volunteer EMT while living in Wisconsin.

Upon moving to Florida in the mid-80s, Alan went to work for Anheuser-Busch before becoming an independent contractor where he worked on programmable line systems for bottling companies.  Alan was an active member of Advent Lutheran Church where he enjoyed singing in the choir.  He also volunteered with Via de Cristo as his Christian faith was important to him.  Alan also enjoyed being a card-carrying member of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA).  He had a great sense of humor and was always joking.

Alan was preceded in death by his parents, Reid and Alice Decker; and his wife, Cherie Decker.  He is survived by his son, Jeffrey Decker; daughter, Lisa Rogers (Charles); two brothers, Greg Decker (Mary) and Jim Decker (Nancy); and three grandchildren, Taylor, Abigail, and Jonathan.

Arrangements are under the care of Russell Haven of Rest Cemetery, Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 2335 Sandridge Road, Green Cove Springs, FL  32043.  Family and friends may share their condolences at: www.RHRFH.com 904-284-7720