Career
He was a merchant, miller and in the lumber businesses at some time in his life. Decker was born in Deckertown, Sussex County, New Jersey on February 4, 1814. He came to Flint, Michigan in 1839 to work in the lumbering industry.
With the Honorable Artemas Thayer, he built a flour mill.
Later in association with Captain Ira H. Wilder, he owned interests in a flour and feed mill. Over his time in Flint, eight fires hit his various businesses.
In 1855 Decker was elected Mayor of the Village of Flint serving until 1856. On July 30, 1890 Decker died in Flint with interment in Glenwood Cemetery, Flint.
