John A. "Dub" Deckinga, Sr.

John A. “Dub” Deckinga, Sr., age 74, beloved husband for 54 years to Marilyn, nee Bulthuis. Loving father of Gary (Wendy), Denise DeWitt, and John Jr. (Mary Pat). Cherished grandfather of Brandyn (Emily), Skyler, Jantzen, and Mykela Deckinga; Kelly and Katie DeWitt; George, Kevin, and Spencer Deckinga. Dear brother of Jennie (late Clarence) Laning, Tracy (late Peter) Herlein, Ida (Ray) Boss, Arthur (Lorraine), Derk (Jan), Peter (Yvonne), Marilyn (Bill) VanHowe, the late Clause “Bud” (late Alice) and the late Hank (Dena). Dearest uncle of many nieces and nephews. Co-owner with his sons of Beaver Den Builders. Visitation Monday, August 29, 2011from 3-9 PM at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL. Lying in State Tuesday, August 30, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 10:00 a.m. at Faith Christian Reformed Church, 8383 W. 171st St., Tinley Park, IL 60477. Interment Chapel Hill Gardens South. Memorials to Southwest Chicago Christian Schools or Faith Christian Reformed Church preferred. Express your thoughts and condolences at www.colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400