Decker was born in
Staten Island, New York in 1903 to William Lloyd Decker and Anjeanette (
née Barnes). He participated in the Indianapolis 500 from 1929 to 1934.{{cite web |url= http://www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com/events/indy500/history/historical-stats/driver-stats/drivers/rick-decker == Motorsports career results ==