Alma Boschee Decker, 99, of Billings, passed away on May 4, 2023 of natural causes. A funeral service will be held on May 15 at 11 am at Trinity Lutheran Church in Miles City, Montana with burial following at the Miles City Cemetery. A reception will be held at the church.
She was born February 28, 1924 in Wishek, North Dakota to Magdalene and John Boschee. Alma grew up in the farming communities of Lehr and Wishek. On October 13th, 1951 she married her loving husband, Dale Decker from Huron, South Dakota. They resided in Miles City and were married for 48 years until his death in 1999.
Alma was an active member of her church in Miles City. She was a member of the Trinity Guild Ladies group, a Sunday School teacher for many years, and a summer Vacation Bible teacher. She and Dale were charter members to help build the current church.
While living in Miles City Alma was a wonderful hostess and cook. Her family remembers fondly her baking German Kuchen coffee cake, pies, and caramel rolls and making her own special German sausage. She took a massage therapy course while her children were in school and especially liked offering her skills to family and friends if they were hurting.
Alma and Dale enjoyed bowling on several leagues, playing pinochle with friends, and camping. Later in their retirement years, they travelled in their 5th wheel trailer to help build churches in other states for the Laborers for Christ organization. In 2005 Alma moved to Butterfly Homes in Billings and continued to love the people and caring environment there.
Survivors include her children Vicky (Bill) Sciuchetti of Lewistown, Ron Decker of Billings, Cindy Pokorny of Bigfork, and Kathy Decker (Bob) of Laramie Wyoming; brother Gideon Boschee, and sister Alleen Beutow.
Alma was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Rueben, Marvin, Albert, Edwin, sisters Irene, Martha, Edna, and Lorraine and infant son Gary Duane.
Memorials may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, 221 S Center Ave., Miles City, MT.
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday May 14, 2023
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main St.
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Monday May 15, 2023
Trinity Lutheran Church
221 S. Center Ave
Miles City, Montana 59301
Interment
To follow immediately after the Funeral Service
Monday May 15, 2023
Custer County Cemetery
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday May 14, 2023
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main St.
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Monday May 15, 2023
Trinity Lutheran Church
221 S. Center Ave
Miles City, Montana 59301
Interment
To follow immediately after the Funeral Service
Monday May 15, 2023
Custer County Cemetery
Miles City, Montana 59301
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Jim and Lavina Hall says
Sorry to hear of Alma’s passing. Always enjoyed times spent with Dale, Alma and the kids.
Cori Hanel says
So sorry to hear about your Mom passing. She was a kind woman. Always hard to say good – bye to our parents.
Thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Lana Rae says
Vicki, I’m so sorry for the loss of your mom. Even though we are “older” now, it is hard to be an “orphan.” Hope you and your family are doing well.
Tamara Greff says
Aunt Alma was a strong woman of faith. I am happy you were able to have so many special memories and rest assured she was at peace and ready to meet the lord. She will be dearly missed. May God comfort you and grant you his peace during this time.
Kim and Rick Reed says
Kathy, Cindy, Vicki and Ron. So sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. I knew her my entire life! She was an amazing woman. Always taking care of people and ready to help out anyone in need. It’s so hard to loose loved ones who have been a part of our lives for so long. Sending our sympathy and love ❤️
Ramona Stephens Kurkowski says
I can’t tell you how sorry I am to hear about “Mrs Decker”. Lots of memories with you Kathy. I wish I had known Alma was in Billings, I would have loved to have visited. You are all in my prayers.
Pam Moths Nisley says
My prayers for comfort for you all!
Yes, a kind, gentle woman , the fruits of the spirit were so evident in her!
May Jesus hold you all now and in the coming months.
Beth Hoff says
Thoughts and prayers will be with you all tomorrow. Butterfly Homes will miss her dearly!