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Eric Deitz Obituary
June 12, 1956 - December 15, 2024
Eric Stewart Deitz, 68 of Hickory, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at his residence.
He was born on June 12, 1956, to the late Stewart C. Deitz and Juanita Drum Deitz in Catawba County.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Rhonda Deitz of the home; daughters, Lindsey Battiston and husband, Dr. John of Forest, VA, Lacey Medd and husband, Kris of Conover, Mackenzie Deitz of the home; stepson, Tyler Tessiner and wife, Wendie of Newton, Michael Furr of Hickory, Eric Tessiner of Hickory; granddaughter, Taylor Deitz and fiancé, Brian of Hickory, Evelene Tessiner of Newton; great-grandson, Lucian of Conover; brother, Gregory Deitz and wife, Kimberly of Hickory; and a niece and nephew.
A celebration of life will be held on Friday, December 20, 2024, at 3 p.m. in the Chapel of Hickory Funeral Home. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 1:45 until 2:45 p.m. at the funeral home. Rev. Terri Landers will officiate the service.
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Terry Price
December 4, 2025
Thinking back of all the memories that we shared definitely involves our neighborhood softball games (yes in the street where someone would yell "CAR!" then we would move to the side of the road until it passed then continue on with our game!); the bicycle wheelie championship at the Fire Station; campouts; playing cops and robbers at our 'racetrack' in the woods after midnight! Would we run into trees and wreck? Of course, we would get back up bruised and bleeding and go at it again! Another memory is back when it actually snowed, we would wax our sleds and and slide down the "big hill" for hours upon hours! It is nice to reflect on these warm memories. Rest in peace Eric, we will see you again!
Terry Price
December 26, 2024
What a shock! I just found out about Eric's passing! I had no idea! So sorry to hear this! Not only were we neighbors, we were best friends for years! We shared so many memories from camping out (late night bike adventures); the treehouse; guitars; St. Stephens High...just to name a few. You will be missed my friend but I know that you are in a much better place and experiencing joy that we cannot imagine. May God bless and be with your family during this difficult time.
Larry Eller
December 20, 2024
Sad to read that my friend Eric Deitz has passed away. We were very close friends growing up as young kids in the community of Crestmont. We continued hanging out well into our teens, blowing and fishing with other friends was our favorite things to do. He was truly a great friend. My condolences to all of the family members.
Libby Drum Bowman
December 19, 2024
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
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Brenda Sloan
December 19, 2024
Sorry to hear of Erics passing. RIP cousin
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