Malvin E. Decker was born November 4, 1919 and inducted in the Army Air Forces on January 29, 1945 entered service with the 301st Airdome Squadron.  He was discharged on May 3, 1946.  He was married to Marjorie C. Ritter and they were the parents of four children:  Marlene, David J, Robert Dean and Larry M.  After service he farmed and was a soybean salesman until he retired.