Don Deckert
October 5, 1947 ~ January 13, 2022
Don Deckert, 74, was called home to be with his Lord on Thursday, January 13, 2022, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
Born and raised in Newton, KS, Don attended high school at Berean Academy and received a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from WSU. Don, a wonderful husband, father, papa and friend to all of those around him will truly be missed. He loved telling stories, had a great sense of humor, and easily made long lasting friendships, which he cherished. He was an avid golfer, hunter, craftsman and had a passion for custom knives. He enjoyed traveling with his wife and family.
Don was a retired Wichita Police Lieutenant, retired insurance claims adjuster with Farm Bureau, and investigator for DeVaughn James.
Preceded in death by his parents, Harvey and Ruth Deckert.
Survived by his wife, Angie; daughter, Kristin (Roger) Miller; son, Travis (Melissa); sister, Donna (Jerry) Holiday; brother, Dwight (Barb); grandchildren, Precious, Nyla, and Taylee Deckert.
Memorials have been established with: Mayo Clinic Hope Lodge, 411 2nd St. NW, Rochester, MN 55901; and Wichita Police Benefit Fund, P.O. Box 47690, Wichita, KS 67201.
Celebration of Life Service will be at 10:00 am, Friday, January 28, 2022, at NewSpring Church, Wichita, KS.
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So sorry for your loss, Donna. Love, Mark Sussman
My most heart felt condolences to Don’s family and friends. The times Don and I spent working together on WPD will always be memories of the good and bad times we shared. He will be dearly missed.
In the 60’s, my family (Vogts) lived next door to the Deckerts on 2nd street in Newton. Don and my brother Ken – who passed away 20 years ago – were good friends. Dwight was a couple of years older but he and the Shelly kids across the alley accepted me into their group and we were always playing some kind of game. Don was was the older cool kid, and I always looked up to him. It sounds like people did that all his life. My condolences to his family and to Dwight and Donna. Hearing of his death saddened me, but also reminded me of many happy times in the old neighborhood.
Donna, my heart goes out to you. Brothers, younger or older, are such an important part of our lives. Great joy to know you will one day see Don again. Frieda (Busenitz) Erickson