Dennis H. Decker, 82, of Palm Coast, Fla.

PALM COAST, FLA. » Dennis H. Decker, 82, of Palm Coast, Florida, formerly of Saugerties, N.Y., and Kerhonkson, N.Y., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 11, 2018, at Flagler Hospital Hospice Center, Palm Coast, Fla.

He was the son of the late Hasbrouck and Frieda Decker of Kerhonkson, N.Y.

Dennis was a graduate of Kerhonkson High School. He loved the outdoors, enjoying camping, fishing and hunting. He also enjoyed traveling with his camper and seeing much of the U.S. Dennis was a New York state corrections officer, retiring from Eastern New York Correctional Facility. He then worked for several years repairing bicycles, which he loved doing in a shop in Kingston, N.Y., and in Florida; he was a lifetime member of the Elks Lodge and longtime member of the Kerhonkson Fire Company. Dennis is survived by his former wife, Carolyn Decker/Hudson; son, Drew Decker and wife Brenda; grandchildren, Erica Katrak and husband Cyrus, Dustin Decker, Krista Decker, James Gibson and wife Melissa, Jason Gibson, Joshua Gibson and wife Katrina; his son-in-law, James Gibson Sr.; and great-grandchildren. Dennis was predeceased by his wife, Barbara Decker; daughter, Lori Gibson; and greatgranddaughter, Jessica Gibson.

He will be deeply missed and remembered by all the family and friends who knew and loved him. Cremation will be private.

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