With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Herman E. Deckard of Heltonville, Indiana, born in Bedford, Indiana, who passed away on February 21, 2021 at the age of 95. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Curtis Deckard and Goldie Deckard (Adams); his brothers, Ansel, Howard and Harvey Deckard; and his daughter Patricia Norman.

He is survived by : his wife Thelma Lively of Heltonville; his children, Sherry Muller (John), Richard Deckard (Debbie) and Roger Deckard (Donna); his son-in-law Barry Norman; his grandchildren, Lauri Dukes, Kerry Dodds (Mark), Stacy Whalen (David), Leah Beardslee, Stacey Moore (Chris), Lyna Anderson (Jay), Kelly Martindale (Scott), Kyle Norman, Eric Holtsclaw, Brad Branham (Diana) and Shad Deckard; his great grandchildren, Kenny Niflis (Ashley), Cody George (Alli), Clayton George (Kaylee), Wyatt Deckard, Cassidy Hazel (Mason), Dillon Eagen (Kennedy), Alaina Sergent (Gabe), Pharyne Gremore (Corey), Ruthie Dodds, Shepherd Dodds, Dallas Dukes, III, Dalton Dukes, Drake Dukes, Chyanne Prince (Jordan), Hunter Branham, Gavin Branham, Lauren Anderson, Ellie Anderson, Alex Adams (Ashli), Hope Beardslee, Olivia Beardslee, Nick Norman, Cooper Branham, Kelcey Scheidler (Nick) and Shelby Fields; and his great great grandchildren, Emberlee, Hallee Hazel, Axel George, Aiden Sergent, Colton Ridge, Haedyn, Harley Prince, Vivienne Scheidler, Zelie, Jonas Gremore, Braylan Dukes, Abe, Archie and Ada Adams.

In accordance with CDC guidelines, masks and social distancing are required.

The family asks that friends consider memorial contributions be made to the charity of one's choice.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Day & Carter Mortuary