Walter Glenn Arndt, 93, of Hickory, passed away early on Wednesday morning, November 29, 2023. Born July 23, 1930 in Catawba County, he was the son of the late Grover Daniel Arndt and Lucy Belle Setzer Arndt of Maiden, NC. The family later moved to Hickory in the early 1930’s.
In addition to his parents, Glenn was preceded in death by his brother, George Daniel Arndt; and sisters, Eunice Lucille Arndt Bumgarner, and Nancy Lou Arndt Herman.
Glenn attended Viewmont, Green Park and Hickory High schools. He then began his many years of public employment with most of them spent in the bread industry, driving a truck for Silver Crest, Holsum and Sunbeam bakeries.
Glenn was a longtime member of Mt. Olive Lutheran Church ELCA in Hickory and served on the Church Council for many years and many years on the Property Committee. He worked tirelessly on the buildings and grounds of Mt. Olive.
Glenn loved sports (real life or TV). He enjoyed playing golf, church softball, bowling and rabbit hunting. TV was always playing when baseball, football or basketball was on. Duke University and Minnesota Twins were number 1.
Glenn is survived by his wife of 69 years, Nancy Townsend Arndt; daughter, Adeliah Helen Arndt; son, Michael Glenn Arndt, and wife Alix; grandchildren, Charlotte Arndt, James Arndt, Andrew Arndt, Daniel Arndt, Caroline Arndt, Abigail Arndt, Ayeshea Conner, Joshua Goebel, Amy Goebel and Shaya Bye; great-grandchildren, Maverick Goebel, Colin Bye, Ivy Bye, Addison Sigmon and Haiden Goebel.
A Memorial Service will be held at l:00 pm on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church ELCA in Hickory with Pastor Ryan Ray officiating. Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery.
A receiving of friends will be held from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Mt. Olive Lutheran Church ELCA, 2780 North Center Street, Hickory, NC 28601.
Condolences may be sent to the Arndt family at www.drumfh-hickory.com.
Drum Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Arndt family.
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