Arthur Dercksen Obituary
The memory of Arthur Dercksen of Bella Vista, Arkansas, who passed away on December 13, 2024 at the age of 94, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Arthur Dercksen to pay them a last tribute.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though Arthur may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Albert Dercksen and Martha Hilda Dercksen (Banhart); his wife Nell; and his brother-in-law Kenneth Crawford. He is survived by: his sister Joyce Crawford (late Kenneth) of Bethlehem; his nieces, Celeste Crawford and Dawn Sawyer (John); his great-nephew Jacob; and his great-niece Kayden.
A celebration of life was held on Friday, December 20th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the St. Mary's Catholic Church (5118 St Marys Ln, Altus, AR 72821). The military honors will be held on Friday, December 27th 2024 at 2:00 PM at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery.