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Betty Lou Bergman

1939 - 2026

Betty Lou Bergman obituary, 1939-2026

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Betty Bergman Obituary

Betty Lou Bergman

October 4, 1939 - January 14, 2026

Betty, 86, of rural Hudson, passed away at home. She was born in Hudson, to Leo and Alma (Engel) Waltmann. Betty worked for the Waterloo Public Library, retiring in 2000.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Ernest Simon and Harley Bergman; son, Jeffrey Bergman; and brother, Henry. She is survived by her children: Brenda (Tim) Crawford and Gregory (Tammy) Bergman; 8 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; and 2 brothers: William (Carol) and August (Barbara).

Betty's Funeral will be at 11 a.m., on Monday, January 19, 2026, at Zion Lutheran Church of Hudson with Visitation from 2-4 p.m., on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at Dahl-Van Hove-Schoof Funeral Home. More information at www.DahlFuneralHome.com.

Dahl-Van Hove-Schoof Funeral Home

1825 W. 12th Street

Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613

(319) 266-7525
Published by Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier on Jan. 17, 2026.

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Jan

18

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Dahl-Van Hove-Schoof Funeral Home

1825 W. 12th Street, Cedar Falls, IA 50613

Jan

19

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Zion Lutheran Church

5917 Grundy Road, Hudson, IA 50643

Funeral services provided by:

Dahl-Van Hove-Schoof Funeral Home & Cremation Service

1825 W 12th Street, Cedar Falls, IA 50613

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