Poughkeepsie, NY Richard William Decker Sr., known to many as "Trapper" of Poughkeepsie, NY, died on Saturday, March 26, 2022, at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. He was 85. Born on August 16, 1936, in Poughkeepsie, NY, he was the son of William P. and Gladys Whitted Decker. Richard married the love of his life Judith Cookinham on Saturday, February 5, 1955. They celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary! Judith survives at home. Richard worked security at the former Hudson River State Hospital. He joined the Fairview Fire Department in 1955. In 1969, he joined the City of Poughkeepsie Fire Department, Ladder Co#2, and remained there until his retirement in 1998, Serving Poughkeepsie for 43 years. Richard liked to hunt, fish and trap. He earned the nickname "Trapper" from his close friends. He was a member the New York State Trappers Association; Dutchess County Sportsman Association; Dutchess County Federation (Helping to feed the poor and hungry by sharing their bounty from afield.) and helped stock trout in Dutchess County. Surviving are Richard's Bride of 67 years, Judith Decker, Poughkeepsie; daughter, Katherine Decker, Wallkill; son, Richard Decker, Jr., Poughkeepsie, three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Richard was predeceased by a son, Leonard Decker in 1996; a sister, Zetta Decker, in 1994, Relatives and friends may call from 4pm to 7pm on Thursday, March 31, 2022, at Sweet's Funeral Home, Rte. 9, Hyde Park. Funeral services will begin at 10am at the funeral home on Friday, April 1, 2022, with the Rev. Jeffrey Koening, officiating. Entombment will follow at the Community Mausoleum at Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to Tim Gunther Memorial Fund, c/o Local 596, 505 Main St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. Please make checks payable to "Local 596." "To honor Richard, the family asks you to go trout fishing after his services at the cemetery." Arrangements are under the direction of Sweet's Funeral Home, Inc., Rte. 9, Hyde Park. To send an online condolence, or for directions, please visit www.sweetsfuneralhome.com.