TRAVIS CHRISTIAN DECORA

TRAVIS CHRISTIAN DECORA

     Travis Christian DeCora, 50, (Wąągeja Huu, “Comes From Above”) began his journey to be with our Heavenly Father on Jan. 5, 2024. Travis was born in Black River Falls June 19, 1973, to Dawn Coffey and Daryl DeCora. Born 10 days after his mother’s birthday, his life was a belated birthday present to her. He was baptized in the Native American Church in Bluewing Sept. 5, 1975, by his tega, Pierre Decorah Sr. Travis and family then moved to Baraboo, WI, where he attended school.

     As a young man, Travis was a standout athlete. He participated in football, basketball, wrestling and track and field. As an eighth-grader, he played on the high school football team and set a middle school record in the shot put. His record stands to this day. 

     Travis received his GED through Kicking Horse Job Corps, where he made many friends. He and his Kicking Horse Job Corps friends especially enjoyed traveling to Montana for skiing and snowboarding. As an adult, Travis worked in the construction industry and as a dealer for Ho-Chunk Gaming. He was an avid reader and a fan of the Green Bay Packers. He will be remembered for his love of his family and excellent culinary skills, which he learned from his gaga, Lorena. 

     Travis is survived by daughters Tianna and Trinity; his mother, Dawn Decorah; father Daryl DeCora; second father Bruce Decorah; little mom Suzie Coffey; aunt Janet Muir; brother Justin DeCora; sister Eleanor Decorah; several other siblings; and many nieces and nephews. 

     He was preceded in death by his brother, Eric Scott Decorah; brother Colt DeCora; grandparents James DeCora, Marceline Gilbertson, Bert Coffey and Lorena Lewis Coffey; great-grandmother Minnie Hopinkah Lewis; and great-grandfather Frank Lewis.  

     “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” John 3:16.

     Funeral services for Travis were held Monday, Jan. 8, at the Ho-Chunk District One Community Center, N7261 Warrior Ave, Black River Falls, WI, starting at 10 a.m. Visitation was held from 9 a.m. until the start of services.

     The Buswell Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements, 715-284-2231.