Decker, Dayton (1943-1970)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1970 Feb 12 p. 3

Birth date: 1943

text of obituary:

Young Western Kansas Farmer Killed When Pipe Hits Power Line

Modoc, Kan. — Dayton Decker, 27, of rural Modoc, 18 miles northwest of Scott City, was pronounced dead at the scene by the district coroner after being electrocuted in a farm accident on Feb. 4. Mouth-to-mouth resuscitation applied by his brother Larry had failed to revive him.

Mr. Decker and his brother were cleaning an irrigation pipe when they lost control of it and it fell against a power line. Funeral services were held in the Church of God in Christ, Mennonite at Scott City on Sunday afternoon, Feb. 8.

A native of Marion County, Mr. Decker moved to Scott County in 1967. Survivors include his widow. Virginia, and a son Leslie Gail of the home, and the parents, Mr. and Mrs. David Decker of Scott City.