I couldn't find any photos of Don Deckman taken after his modeling days other than this one which was attached to the skimpiest obituary I've ever seen. His second wife, Stephanie Alter, sums things up better than I ever could and had this to say in the funeral home guestbook:
Don will always be in the hearts and minds of all who knew him. He was a gentleman and a great reminder of grace for us all. He was a wonderful story teller and a wonderful listener. His wives loved him and his children held him in extreme high esteem. I’m his second wife and can say that I have never stopped loving the most mild mannered gentleman Don. He will always serve as a memory of what a man should be in this age of so little grace!
Don is one of my favorites. I can't say I've ever seen a picture of him that I did not like, including that weird one posted here. I realize he had two marriages and four kids. But I can't help but but wonder if he(and a lot of these models) did not have a bisexual side to them. Certainly there had to be an exhibitionist streak there. Just wondering, that's all. No reason why a "gentleman" and a "good father" could not enjoy relations with other males.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to know the story on this picture. As far as being attracted to other males, we can be certain that some of them were attracted to him. Whether that ever went anywhere, we'll never know.
DeleteVery nice, and very nicely done. Thank you.
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Thanks, Dan!
DeleteBravo, Jerry, for an excellent series! It's always a pleasure to get an multi-dimensional view of these brave fellows. Thanks again!
ReplyDeleteYou're quite welcome, Brian. I really enjoyed putting this one together.
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