Vicki Vanpatten

Vicki Lynn VanPatten, 76, of Decker, IN passed away September 13, 2024. She was born in Vincennes, IN on April 12, 1948, to the late Herschel McCrary and Martha Ruth (Davis) McCrary. She attended Decker High School. Vicki married, the love of her life Dennis "Denny" VanPatten on June 11, 1965. Vicki began her career with the United States Postal Service in Petersburg as a mail carrier and clerk. She continued her career as Post Master of the Decker Post Office and proudly served their location for 30+ years and the Postal Service for 43 years before retiring. She was a member of the Decker Baptist Church, Harmony Society, and the Ladies Golf League.

In her free time, Vicki enjoyed cross-stitch, reading, baking, flower and vegetable gardening, golfing, fishing, watching the St. Louis Cardinals, hosting family gatherings, traveling to Bonita Springs, FL. and feeding the birds. She will be deeply missed.

Vicki is preceded in death by her parents Herschel and Martha McCrary; siblings Fred (Becky) McCrary and Donna Denham.

She is survived by her husband, of 59 years, Denny VanPatten; son Jason (Stacey) VanPatten; grandchildren Jaret VanPatten, Amillia (Cory) Mize-Humerickhouse; great-grandchildren Vincent and Violet VanPatten; siblings Judy (Terry) Ice and Sherry (Leo) Doll; and many nieces and nephews.

Goodwin-Sievers is honored to be entrusted with the care of Mrs. VanPatten. Visitation will be held Thursday, September 19, 2024, at 524 Broadway St. from 4-7 pm. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Memorial donations can be made to the Wounded Warrior Project in Vicki's honor.