Dallen Ray Botdorf

Dallen Ray Botdorf obituary, Akron, OH

Dallen Ray Botdorf

Dallen Botdorf Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Prentice Funeral Home on Nov. 12, 2025.

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Dallen Ray Botdorf passed away peacefully October 29, 2025. He was born July 7, 1949 in Lodi, Ohio. He married the love of his life Catherine Benford and they raised their family in the area. Dallen did very well working as the national sales manager at 4B Custom Cabinets for many years. But being free spirits, Dallen and Catherine both quit their jobs while in their 50's, bought an RV and traveled the country extensively making crafts and selling jewelry at fairs and festivals on the road. They settled in Palm Springs, California and camped in Oregon during the summers.
Dallen is preceded in death by his parents Robert and Fern; wife Catherine in February and sister Jane. He is survived by his brother Jim and sister Sherry; children Amy and Brad, and grandchildren Tyler and Bailey.
A celebration of life for Dallen and Catherine will take place at a later date.
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