Martin Dekker

Martin Dekker, Jr., age 87, of Fairfield, NJ, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, December 18, 2024. He was in the comforting presence of his loving family at the time of his passing.

Martin was born in Paterson, NJ and grew up in Clifton, graduating from Clifton High School in 1955.

Martin was predeceased by his loving parents, Martin and Catherine (Hoogmoed) Dekker, his stepmother Nellie Hook and his two dear sisters: Mrs. Nellie Baum and Mrs. Johanna Vander Weile.

Martin served his country in the U.S. Army from 1957 to 1959. He was employed in the savings and loan business as a mortgage executive for many years. More recently he was actively engaged in the courier business until retiring in 2015.

Martin was a life-long member of the Netherlands Reformed Congregation in Clifton where he served on the consistory for 32 years, taught Bible Class for 52 years and also served as a catechism teacher.

Martin was the beloved husband of Carol (Post) Dekker, blessed by God in marriage for 63 years. He was the loving father of Edward M. Dekker and his wife Terri, and Caryn R. and husband Richard Van Sweden, and he was the cherished grandfather of Jessica Van Sweden, Kyle Van Sweden, Ryan E. Dekker, and Abigail L. Dekker.

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In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy in Martins’ name are asked to consider one of the following charitable organizations:

Netherlands Reformed Christian School

164 Jacksonville Road

Pompton Plains, NJ 07444

Operation Kindness, NJ

23 Quaker Church Road

Andover, NJ 07821

Please indicate that your gift is in memory of Martin Dekker, Jr.