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Decker's Driving Academy Our driving school is fully insured and licensed by the State of Wisconsin for both classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction. Our philosophy is to have fun while learning. Our goal is to educate our students with the understanding needed to become safe and confident drivers. To help students drive in a safe and courteous manner, and how to recognize other drivers having problems.
Highlights and features
  • Defensive Courses, Truck Courses
People
Tom Decker
Tom Decker
Owner / Instructor
Karen Decker
Karen Decker
Owner / Instructor
Milt Grieser
Milt Grieser
Classroom & Behind The Wheel Instructor
After retiring from military service as a recruiter for the armed forces, I began working with the driving academy to stay busy. I continue to work with the academy because it is enjoyable to help students learn to be defensive and drive safely. Milt and his family resided in the Merrill area.
Dan Brickheimer
Dan Brickheimer
Classroom & Behind The Wheel Instructor
I retired from the Marathon County Sherriff's Department as a Detective with 27 years of Law Enforcement experience. Before I began law enforcement I had 5 years of truck driving experience and had logged miles in over 30 states. Dan's unique knowledge of traffic law, accident investigation and emergency vehicle operation make him a welcome addition to our staff. Dan and his family have lived in the Marathon area for over 20 years.
Reviews (13)
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Sierra Janas
Feb 12, 2022
Driving instructor did not signal before turning into lot, made me slide because there was snow, I honked and then he proceeded to pull out and follow me all the way to my home. WOULD NOT RECOMMEND! VERY UNPROFESSIONAL!
Luke Tappan
Dec 05, 2021
Critical: Communication The class was great but the Behind the wheel is hard to get them to do. Suggest not paying them in full until they are complete. Been waiting almost 5 Months and still not done.
Amazon Acc
Oct 03, 2021
Critical: Professionalism I could not schedule my lessons it's been well over 60 days so now I'm screwed. Highly not recommended 0 stars if possible.
Suzi Holubiw
Jul 28, 2021
All 3 of my kids have had a great experience. 1 all online and the other 2 took classes. Great people! Extremely helpful and courteous.
Lisa Rasmussen
Feb 02, 2021
Great experience! Tom and his team were great to work with. Made the classroom lessons fun and even though the start of the pandemic forced my son to complete the last couple lessons online, it was still a great experience. Ryan had Milt as his instructor for his BTW training this summer and really enjoyed working with him too. Highly recommend Deckers Driving Academy.
Brad Kafer
Jan 20, 2021
Decker's Driving Academy offers the highest quality behind the wheel driving instruction and unique fun style of classroom instruction! Mr. and Mrs. Decker are phenomenal people to work for and the team at Deckers is professional and top notch! I am honored to drive with the Decker's family.
Tricia Nest
Jan 14, 2021
After a very negative experience with another Driving School in the area, Decker's has been nothing but professional, helpful and kind. We have two students currently enrolled in the program. Our oldest son is taking behind the wheel, and our middle son will begin the online classes once he returns from Summer Camp. When teaching your children to drive, I recommend going with the professional and kind driving school, who cares about their students and not just making a quick buck. Decker's is incredible. Highly recommend.
Deb K.
Jun 04, 2020
Extremely helpful and professional! The staff is easy to work with, friendly, knowledgeable, and are quick to respond to calls or emails. They are there to guide you through every step of the process, even giving step by step printed instructions along with highlighted required forms to make trips to the DMV seamless and easy. The office and classroom settings are beautiful and inviting.

In addition, during this time of COVID-19 they are doing everything they can to keep students safe, including sanitizing vehicle equipment, requiring masks, and practicing social distancing in the classroom setting. What a wonderful driving school!
Briah
Jan 22, 2020
Mr. Decker connected with every child on a person level. He made classes fun with games and activities. He gave us tons of tips he learned from driving truck. Mr. Decker was super chill and wanted what was best for the students in the class. He made sure we understood the material and had fun!
Christy Casares
Jan 19, 2020
Sorry this is long. Hello Christy, We did what you requested so I am not sure what you would like us to do? You called us and asked for a refund as your daughter did not want to take drivers education at this time so what did you want us to call you for? Since we had her paperwork and file already made out, we subtracted the $20.00 for the office paperwork that was made out already.

If you read the contract when YOU signed up, you would have seen that Decker's Driving Academy is not required to refund YOU anything according to the State Statue. Your credit card was refunded $400.00, with a note on your refund email per customer request. I can't help it if you do not check your emails and you never left me a message to call you at any time after the request.

My employee said that on Monday you reach out to him to let him know that your daughter could not access her account online, which was cancelled at YOUR request last week. Do you think that I am going to refund you the tuition and still let your daughter continue with instruction free of charge. I really do not know why you are angry with Decker's Driving Academy as we as a business did as YOU requested with speed and without question on YOUR decision, most people would say "THANK YOU!" for refunding their money when the business is not required to refund anything. Most people read the contract BEFORE signing their child up for instruction, so what's your excuse? Sincerely, Thomas Decker Now would you want to do business with them?
WisMom D.
Feb 09, 2018
If you must continue to walk everywhere for the rest of your life, or go to this guy to help you drive (specifically Tom Decker).keep walking! Actual RUN. I believe the rest of the staff are highly professional, but the owner is difficult to work with to put it nicely. Some students have had great luck with no issues, but unfortunately my experience and others who have been willing to share their stories with me, are filled with inappropriate/attacking language and game playing.

If you do go with this company, ask to be placed with anyone but T. Decker. The other instructors seem to do a good job. And heaven forbid, do not ruffle a single feather with the owner or your hopes for a driver's license will hang precariously in his hands and he knows it! Amazing this guy is still in business.
Tara Nowak
Aug 25, 2017
Decker came to us highly recommended as a dependable and reputable driving school in our area. We have now had 2 children go through this school and we are more than happy with our experience. Never did myself, my 2 daughters or my husband experience anything but clear and precise communication. Thank you Decker for such a memorable experience. We will use Decker for our next 2 drivers as well.
Pamela Hitz
Jun 14, 2017
Our child went to this school and worked directly with Tom Decker. Our child was doing well and one day when they came back, Mr Decker informed me that my child was talking a lot and acting as if they had not taken their meds that day. My child does not take meds and that was a wildly rude and inaccurate accusation. Incredibly unprofessional, no matter how much he boasts about himself and tries to puff his chest.