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From 1985 through 1989, Mr. Deckard lived in the upper level
of the Oblong facility. He then moved into his own home.
Beginning in 1985, he was the resident manager and embalmer at
Oblong where he was in charge of day-to-day operations of the
funeral home. He was the only full-time employee at the Oblong
facility, although it had a part-time secretary and a part-time
receptionist. Mr. Deckard also assisted at Homes' other
facilities on an as needed basis.
Mr. Deckard was a key employee of Homes. He was well
connected in both the Oblong and Robinson communities. He was
raised in Oblong, graduated from high school there, and was a
member of the community club, village board, and the police and
fire commission. He was also a member of a large church.
Prior to 1991, Mr. Deckard had spoken to Mr. Pulliam about
acquiring a financial interest in the Oblong facility. But Mr.
Pulliam was not then interested in selling any of his ownership
in Homes or Oblong until his son, David, had an opportunity to
choose his vocation. Mr. Deckard was not interested in any
minority ownership in Homes. He later so indicated in writing
that he "had absolutely no interest in a minority interest in
Pulliam Funeral Home, P.C.". Also prior to 1991, Mr. Pulliam and
Mr. Deckard had some disagreements regarding the operation of the
Oblong facility. Consequently, in early 1991, Mr. Deckard
purchased property adjacent to his residence on which he intended
to construct and operate his own funeral home in Oblong.
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