Arnold A. Durtschi's obituary , Passed away on July 29, 2025 in Hickory, North Carolina

Arnold A. Durtschi

June 1, 1934 - July 29, 2025 (91 years old)

Hickory, North Carolina

Arnold A. Durtschi's obituary , Passed away on July 29, 2025 in Hickory, North Carolina

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Mackie Funeral Home LLC

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Arnold A. Durtschi

June 1, 1934 - July 29, 2025 (91 years old)

Hickory, North Carolina

Arnold A. Durtschi Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Arnold A. Durtschi of Hickory, North Carolina, who passed away at the age of 91, on July 29, 2025. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Arnold A. Durtschi to show support.

In the sacred silence of farewell, Arnold is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that his light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of his loved ones. And as his memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that Arnold's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Frederick Durtschi and Ruth Langy Durtschi; his wife Shirley Gann Durstchi; and his brothers, Beldon and David Durtschi.

He is survived by: his daughters, Deborah O'Bryan (Jim) of Somerville, MA and Rebekah Mackie (David) of Hickory, NC; and his grandchildren, Connor O'Bryan of Portland, OR, Collin O'Bryan of Somerville, MA, Alïta Alison Laurén of California and Andrew Mezen of Hickory.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Mackie Funeral Home LLC



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