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Querida Belle “Sally” Rickman Decker

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Birth	:	31 May 1924 Powell, Park County, Wyoming, USA
Death	:	10 May 2017
Burial	:	Okoboji Cemetery, Arnolds Park, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.3649406, -95.1303558
Description	:	Querida Belle Rickman Decker also known as Sally of Spencer, IA passed away peacefully May 10, 2017 after being able to see all of her children. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Warner Funeral Home. Querida was born March 31, 1924 in Powell, WY to Ray Emil Rickman and Blanche (Baird) Rickman. During her Elementary years her family moved several times between Arnolds Park, IA and Powell, WY. She graduated high school from Arnolds Park High in May of 1942. In January of 1942 Querida started nurses training at Broadlawns, Polk County Hospital in Des Moines, IA. On January 8,... Read More	Querida Belle Rickman Decker also known as Sally of Spencer, IA passed away peacefully May 10, 2017 after being able to see all of her children. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Warner Funeral Home. Querida was born March 31, 1924 in Powell, WY to Ray Emil Rickman and Blanche (Baird) Rickman. During her Elementary years her family moved several times between Arnolds Park, IA and Powell, WY. She graduated high school from Arnolds Park High in May of 1942. In January of 1942 Querida started nurses training at Broadlawns, Polk County Hospital in Des Moines, IA. On January 8, 1944, while enrolled in nursing school Querida married her high school sweetheart Benner Anthony Decker before he went overseas during WWII. She enlisted in the Woman's Army Corp as a Cadet but was never commissioned because the war came to an end. From February 1945 to May 1945 Querida continued to work on her nursing career at Chicago Lyin Hospital in Chicago, IL. And completed her internship as a Registered Nurse in 1946 at Broadlaws Mercy Hospital in St. Lewis, MO. In 1947 she began to expand her family with the birth of her oldest child, Janet. They moved to Arnolds Park, IA where she worked for Dr. Ward and was a County Home Nurse until 1956. During that time she was blessed with four more children Paul, Ruth, Dave and Willaim (Bill). In 1959 Querida and Ben bought their family home at 308 W. 3rd St. in Spencer. After working for Dr. Ward she held other prestigious nursing positions until she was hired as Director of Nursing at St. Luke's Nursing Home in Spencer. She worked there until June of 1979. Upon entering Saint Luke's Nursing Home as a patient, Querida continued with her passion for nursing by showing care and compassion to every resident (and giving heck to all the nurses not doing their jobs correctly) until her passing. Querida's passion was nursing. She loved taking care of her family and was always right there when a family member was in need of their own private nurse. She enjoyed reading, spending time with her family, camping, rock hunting, and just even being able to gaze upon the mountains. She belonged to the Woman's Federated Club, Business and Professional Woman of Iowa (BPW) and was also a Brownie Leader. She is preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband Ben Decker, brothers Jack and Bob, sisters Joan, Mona(Tippy), Billy Ruth and Luana, a grandson Jason Jensen, a granddaughter Mindee Wilcox and two son-in-law's, Robert Wright and John Jensen. Querida is survived by three sons: Paul(wife, Sharon) Decker of Rossie, David(wife, Joy) Decker of Spencer, and William (wife, Jackie) Decker of Peterson; two daughters: Janet Wright of Papillion, NE and Ruth Jensen of Choteau, MT, 42 grandchildren, 6 greatgrandchildren, a brother Ray (wife, Madeline) Rickman of Ypsilanti, MI,; a sister Peggy Miller of Arnolds Park, IA and two sister-in-la's Pat Rickman and Jodie Rickman.

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Querida Belle “Sally” Rickman Decker's memorial is located at: Okoboji Cemetery, Arnolds Park, Dickinson County, USA.
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Latitude: 43.3649406
Longitude: -95.1303558

Family Members:

Parent

Ray Emil Rickman

(1892 - 1947)

Blanche Elizabeth Baird Rickman

(1902 - 1967)

Spouse

Benner Anthony Decker

(1922 - 2008)

Siblings

Billie Ruth Rickman

(1925 - 1931)

Bobby Russell Rickman

(1932 - 2014)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Okoboji Cemetery
Arnolds Park, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3649406, -95.1303558

2. Pioneer Cemetery
Arnolds Park, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3655000, -95.1403000

3. Gardner Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3654410, -95.1403480

4. Lakeview Gardens Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3925000, -95.1119000

5. Rose Hill Cemetery (Defunct)
Spirit Lake, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4077600, -95.0976130

6. Calvary Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3213997, -95.1688995

7. Saint Albans Episcopal Church Columbarium
Spirit Lake, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4175000, -95.1222000

8. Milford Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3092003, -95.1481018

9. Spirit Lake Memorial Gardens
Spirit Lake, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4227982, -95.1331024

10. Lakeview Cemetery
Spirit Lake, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4239006, -95.1213989

11. Bedell Gravesite
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Coordinate: 43.4128430, -95.0773690

12. Saint Margaret Cemetery
Orleans, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4450130, -95.1130370

13. Richland Township Cemetery
Terril, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3565323, -94.9927821

14. Little Sioux Lutheran Cemetery
Milford, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2702065, -95.2109528

15. Excelsior Township Cemetery
Milford, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3565000, -95.2907000

16. Superior Township Cemetery
Superior, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4399986, -94.9533005

17. Silver Lake Cemetery
Lake Park, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4441986, -95.3078003

18. Westport Cemetery
Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3130989, -95.3289032

19. Fairview Cemetery
Terril, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2977982, -94.9349976

20. Loon Lake Cemetery
Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5249672, -95.0949554

21. Evergreen Cemetery
Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2052994, -95.2086029

22. First Reformed Cemetery
Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2399500, -95.2889000

23. Fairview Cemetery
Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1899986, -95.0800018

24. Holy Trinity Lutheran Cemetery
Lakefield, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5562920, -95.1868880