Richard K. Decker, age 101, of Burr Ridge, peacefully passed away on May 6, 2015.

Dick was born on September 15, 1913, in Lincoln, Nebraska. His parents were Georgia and Fred Decker. He received his B. A. in 1935 and his JD degree in 1938 from the University of Nebraska. After graduation, Dick's life immediately began to skyrocket, both personally and professionally.

On June 12, 1938, Fern and Dick were married in Oakland, Nebraska. Dick then started in his lifetime legal specialty, joining the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice where he remained until World War II.

Dick served with U.S. Naval Reserve until 1945, retiring as a Lieutenant Commander. Upon discharge, Dick returned to the Antitrust Division. In 1952, Dick came to Chicago as a lawyer with Lord, Bissell & Brook, of which he was a partner from 1953 to 1984, when he retired. During his partnership, Dick served as Chairman of the Executive Committee for several terms. He became one of the country's leading antitrust lawyers, serving as Chairman of the Antitrust Section of the American Bar Association from 1971 to 1972, after first serving as Chairman of the Antitrust Law Committee of the Chicago Bar Association from 1956 to 1959 and Chairman of the Antitrust Section of Illinois State Bar Association from 1964 to 1966.

Dick was a member of the Union Church of Hinsdale and previously served as Chairman of the Board of Elders at the Community Presbyterian Church in Clarendon Hills. Dick was also Chairman of the Board of the Community House in Hinsdale and Chairman of the Board of the Robert Crown Center for Health Education.

Dick is survived by his beloved wife of almost 77 years, Fern S. Decker.

A memorial service and interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his honor to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements entrusted to Gibbons Elliston Funeral Home, Hinsdale 630-323-0275.