Charles Decker

    Charles Decker, superintendent and manager of the Ohio Valley Coffin Manufactory, Lawrenceburgh, was born in Germany, in the year 1840, and is a son of Diedrich Decker, who is a native of the same country, and also a resident.

    In 1856, Mr. Decker bade adieu to "father-land", and immigrated to Canada, where he learned the cabinet-maker's trade, remaining there till 1863, when he came to Lawrenceburgh. He was here employed in a furniture factory till 1872, when he purchased an interest in the Ohio Valley Coffin Factory, and began work in the same at the bench, which he has since continued, to a greater or less extent. In 1874 the company manifested its appreciation of his honor and ability by making him superintendent and manager of the establishment, which position his efficiency has since warranted his holding.

    Mr. Decker was married, in 1866, to Mary Brauer, by whom he has four children -George, Katie, Emma and Charles. He is a live, energetic business man, and an important factor in the enterprise with which he is connected.

Source: History of Dearborn and Ohio Counties, Indiana by F.E. Weakley & Co., 1885