Lt. Col. Roland B. Decker, USAF (Ret.), 95, of Charlotte Hall, MD died December 12, 2013 at Charlotte Hall Veteran's Home.

Born March 9, 1918 in Springfield, MA he was the son of the late Wallace Decker and Clara Nash Decker.

Roland proudly served in the United States Air Force from 1941 to 1961. He retired as a Lt. Colonel. He served in WWII and Korea. Lt. Colonel Decker was assigned to the 8th Air Corps. After his retirement he started his own vending machine company, which he ran from 1974 to 2000. He was a dedicated and hard worker.

He was described by his mother-in-law as "tougher than a boiled owl." He celebrated 52 years of marriage with his late wife, Doris Decker, who preceded him in death in February 2013. He also loved his dogs, especially, "Max." His hobbies included, skiing, hunting, travelling and camping.

Roland is survived by his children, Jeffrey Decker and Roger Decker; his step-daughter, Robbie Jones; his granddaughter, Heather Murray; and his great grandchildren, Marley Murray, Jack Murray, Max Murray and Judson Herbots.

In addition to his parents and his wife, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Richard Decker.

A graveside service will be held at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.