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Kyle Patrick Decker
Kyle Patrick Decker
Winthrop
Kyle Patrick Decker, 26, of Winthrop, IA, tragically passed away in a motor vehicle accident just north of Walker, IA, on Sunday, September 1, 2024.
Kyle was born on June 10, 1998, in Waterloo, IA, the son of Brent Decker and Bridget Moroney. Kyle grew up in Winthrop, IA, and attended East Buchanan Schools. From a young age, Kyle exhibited a natural curiosity and zest for life. He was an outstanding student and a talented athlete, known for his kindness and willingness to help others. Kyle excelled in sports, particularly wrestling, where he was a three-time Iowa High School State Wrestling Qualifier, competing at weights 1A 132, 1A 132, and 1A 138. His leadership shone through as student council president. He graduated from East Buchanan High School in 2017 and went on to attend and wrestle at Cornell College in Mount Vernon, IA.
Professionally, Kyle worked at Iowa Wall Sawing before becoming a certified personal trainer at Planet Fitness in Waterloo, IA. However, Kyle’s true passion was renovating houses, for several years he remodeled and flipped houses in Cedar Rapids and Cedar Valley areas.
He is survived by his father Brent Decker, Winthrop, IA; his mother, Bridget Moroney (Allen Magsamen), Monti, IA; his sister, Kelly Decker (Ike Hermer), Cedar Falls, IA; his niece, Vivienne Etten; a step-sister, Anna Magsamen; his grandmothers Judy Decker, Winthrop, IA, and Colleen Moroney, Monti, IA; his aunts and uncles, Rod (Jean) Decker, Jeff (Fusami) Decker, Matt Moroney (Danielle Jordan), Liz (Chad) Hames, and Annie (Greg) Sanderson; many cousins; and countless friends.
Kyle is preceded in death by his grandfathers Bob Decker and Patrick Moroney.
A visitation will be held from 4 PM until 8 PM on Friday, September 6, 2024, at the Monti Hall in Monti, IA. A rosary will be said at 3:30 PM and a sharing of memories will be held at 8 PM on Friday. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Winthrop, IA. Burial will follow at St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Monti, IA.
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