Kenneth R. "Ken" Deckman, Jr., 66, of Conestoga, entered into rest on Thursday, July 18, 2013 at Hospice & Community Care Center, Mt. Joy. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Kenneth Sr. and Betty (Mangus) Deckman. He was married to Donna L. (Groom) Deckman with whom he shared 30 wonderful years.

Ken was a 1964 graduate of J.P. McCaskey High School. He was employed by Kellogg's of Lancaster for 35 years as a maintenance mechanic and was a former Vice President of the local Grain Millers Union.

A talented mechanic and a member of the NHRA, Ken loved making things go fast. He enjoyed building and racing dragsters as well as radio controlled boats and cars. He also enjoyed showing his quarter horses, camping, traveling and spending time with family and friends.

In addition to his wife, Ken is survived by his son, Kenneth A. Deckman, husband of Monica, Willow Street. Three grandchildren: Eric, Addison and Avery. Sisters: Barbara Deckman, Lancaster, Karla Kofroth, wife of Don, Landisville and Rose Kalen, wife of Gary, Canby OR. Brothers: Richard Deckman, Lovettsville, VA and Benjamin Deckman, Roundhill, VA

Funeral Services will be held at 10:30AM on Monday, July 22, 2013 at the Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543. A viewing will be held from 9:30AM-10:30AM at the funeral home on Monday. Interment in Silver Springs Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Ken's memory may be made to Hospice & Community Care, PO Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125.