On Sunday, March 7th at 4:45, Jerald Joseph Decker passed away at the age of 62. Jerald was born on August 30th 1958 in Gratiot county, Michigan, to Jim and Clarice Decker. He received his undergraduate degree in Finance from Michigan State University, before receiving his MBA from what he would go on to consider his true Alma Mater, the University of Michigan. His love for Michigan football never wavered as the years went on. He will be remembered as one of the best chefs this world has ever known. Jerald is survived by his two children, Emma Caroline and James Thornton Decker and his former spouse, Julie Hopson Decker.