Joanne M. Decker, 87 of Weir, KS passed away Oct. 13, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Pittsburg.

She was born Sept. 10, 1939, in Minot, North Dakota, the daughter of Oscar J. and Eva Mae (Walton) Haner.

She attended and graduated from Minot High School and then attended the University of Sioux Falls (Sioux Falls College), in South Dakota.

On June 4, 1961, she was united in marriage to the love of her life, Dennis Decker, in Sioux Falls. Her beloved husband of 61 years preceded her in death on Feb. 10, 2022.

Joanne was a homemaker and then a Librarian for many years. She worked at Huron High School in Huron, SD; Northern State Library in Aberdeen, SD; South Dakota State Library in Pierre, SD; and the Rapid City Public Library in Rapid City, SD.

She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Rapid City, SD. Joanne also enjoyed golfing, knitting, and, of course … was an avid reader. Family was the center of their married life. After retirement, she and Dennis enjoyed spending time with family, and living in the Black Hills.

Survivors include two sons: Randy (Colette) Decker of Rapid City, SD, and Mike Decker of Biltmore, AZ; and a daughter: Amy (Bryan) Zortz of Weir, KS. Those three children blessed her with 9 grandchildren (Stephanie Decker, Nick Decker, Clint Walker, Michael Decker, Paul Decker, Austin Rogers, Skylar Zortz, Jake Zortz, Sydney (Zortz) Wilson), 18 great-grandchildren and two great-great-children.

Condolences may be left at www.bathnaylor.com. Memorials may be made to the Weir Public Library; these may be left at or mailed to the funeral home. Arrangements are under the direction of the Bath-Naylor Funeral Home 522 S. Broadway, Pittsburg, KS.