Louis Joseph Decker, age 87, a resident of Dickinson, Texas, passed away on October 29, 2026. He was born on March 19, 1939, in St. Louis, Missouri, to William “Bill” Decker and Marie Schmitt Decker.

Louis came to Galveston at the age of 3 years when his dad was transferred to Monsanto in Texas City as Marketing Director. He went to school in Galveston and was in the first class to graduate from the new Ball High School. He went to A&M for 1-1/2 years until his dad died and he had to come home to help his mother. He went to work at Monsanto Company in Texas City in 1960 in the Research Lab and was promoted to Senior Safety Specialist. He retired after 39 years of service. While working at Monsanto, he went to night school at the University of Houston and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics and Behavioral Science. He also proudly served his country in the Marine Reserves.

Louis moved to Dickinson in 1978 when he and Marilyn married on December 26, 1978.

He was elected a Dickinson City Councilman and served for 26 years, which has made history for the City of Dickinson. He was Mayor Pro-Tem and served on several Boards: Festival of Lights Board, Bayou Watershed Board (Galveston and Brazoria counties) for 20-plus years, Galveston County Emergency Communications District (911) for 20-plus years. He also was a volunteer for many years with the Dickinson Citizen’s Police Academy Alumni Association, Thanksgiving Dinner, Knights of Columbus, Dickinson Beautiful, Library, and Historical Society. He was The Daily News 2023 finalist for Citizen of the Year. He received awards from Walmart, Community Service, Dickinson ISD, VFW, and City of Dickinson for Outstanding Public Service.

Louis was preceded in death by his parents; his son, David Decker; and his brother, Robert Decker.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving wife, Marilyn (Martin) Decker; daughter, Susan Decker; sons, Scott Decker and Michael Decker; stepson, Leslie Butcher; brother, Ralph Decker; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

A memorial service honoring Louis’s life will be held on November 30, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Crowder Funeral Home in Dickinson, Texas.