Marilou Bergdorf

Marilou Bergdorf obituary, Akron, OH

Marilou Bergdorf

Marilou Bergdorf Obituary

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Marilou Bergdorf, 77, of Akron, formerly of Inverness, Florida passed away on October 12, 2024. Marilou was born in Akron, Ohio on May 19, 1947 to the late Clarence and Muriel Bergdorf.
She was a 1965 graduate of Northwest High School and attended Kent State University.
She loved traveling, cooking, spending time with her family and was the first female roofer in the Akron area.
She is survived by her son Michael Tipler; daughter Melanie Tipler; brothers William (Cyd) Bergdorf, Robert (Diane) Bergdorf and Charles (Debbie) Bergdorf; grandchildren Melik Owens and Mekhi Howard; many nieces and nephews.
A private family service has taken place.
Services in care of The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory, Fairlawn Chapel, 85 N Miller Road, Akron, OH 44333.
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