John had regular guard shifts at KCAD where I work, and I always enjoyed talking with him. He always seemed to be in a good mood! He’ll be missed around here.

John and I work alot together at mercey health and Gordon foods . He and I use to laugh and joke each other he was a great man and will be missed

We have memories that are too many to count.  Randy and John loved Crystal, Lake where they skied, golfed, laughed and enjoyed a lasting friendship.  When Karen and I came into their lives, Building memories became even more exciting. Randy was a groomsman for John, and John was best man for Randy. 

 Then came the kids.  Our daughter, Tracie, even lived with them during her first year at GVSU.  She told of many ways John treated her like a daughter.  She couldn’t believe that on cold mornings, he would clear her windshield and start her car for her.

The greatest aspect of our relationship to John is the spiritual journey.  Our friendship was a blessing, but because of our faith in Christ, John is a brother.  Now we have the joy of knowing we will see each other in heaven.  “Oh, what a day of rejoicing that will be.”

I am so sorry to hear about John's passing.  I was fortunate to have worked for years with John in loss prevention at MC Sports.  John was the kindest man and everyone loved him.  I have too  many wonderful memories of John to choose just one.   Everyone that John visited during his morning rounds felt like they were the most important person in the world. 

I have the fondest memories of John  sharing stories about the family he  loved so much. 

Sending prayers of comfort to Karen and the entire Deckrow Family  during this difficult time.  

Connie Rush


My deepest sympathies to John's family and friends.  John has always been one of my "favorites" when he worked for me at DK Security.  Not only was he ALWAYS there to bail me out of a tough situation; he always treated me so kindly and I often jokingly referred to him as my grandpa.  He never missed an opportunity to ask about my life and what was going on.  Just the kindest soul.  We all miss him dearly. 

My deepest condolences to the family during this season of loss. I am deeply saddened by this news. As a DK employee, I have never had the opportunity to meet John in person, but I knew John throughout our many conversations over the phone when he checked-in for work. John would share many stories about his family, hobbies and our mutual love for the show Downton Abbey. I will miss his kindness and sense of humor. 

John was great man. John and Karen both were apart of being in our wedding 14 years ago. We remember John speaking at our wedding reception. He will be deeply missed. 

John was the type of individual that everyone loved to be around. He was one of my favorite colleagues, we could go months without talking, and then when I'd call him to ask if he wanted to work for me he'd catch up with me like we were teenage girls hogging the phone from the rest of the family. I am going to miss those conversations with him, but I will forever cherish the ones we had.  He is going to be greatly missed by many. 

I will dearly miss John! He was such a sweet soul who would jump in and help out with any shift we needed covered if he could. I am so sorry for your loss and will be praying for comfort and strength for the all the grieving days ahead.  Psalm 73:26 


John's continual presence in the neighborhood was a big part of what made Shady Oaks Dr. feel like home for almost 30 years.  I'm sure the same was true for making his house a home for that big family of children and grandchildren.  He will be missed!  RIP John.  Job well done, good and faithful servant.
        Sincerely, Kathy Applegate

John was a wonderful person to work with, he was one of my guards at Gordon Food Service.I am a better person for have knowing John.I am so sorry,he will be greatly missed, by all of us.

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John Deckrow

June 2, 1944 – September 28, 2020

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