William Orlando Bergdoll Sr.

William Orlando Bergdoll Sr. obituary, Bridgewater, VA

William Orlando Bergdoll Sr.

William Bergdoll Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Johnson Funeral and Cremation Service - Bridgewater on Oct. 1, 2025.
William Orlando Bergdoll Sr., 86, of Bridgewater, passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2025.
He was born on February 5, 1939, and was a son of the late Kennie and Delsie (Skiles) Bergdoll.
William was united in marriage to Janet (Wine) Bergdoll, who survives.
William is also survived by sons, William Bergdoll, Jr., of Bridgewater, Robert (Joanna) Bergdoll, of Mount Sidney; grandchildren, Jesse (Cole) Moore, Morgan Meadows, Lindsay Bergdoll, Rachel Bergdoll, Isaiah Bergdoll; ten great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by daughter, Rebecca Bergdoll Moore; sisters, Hilda Bergdoll, Wynona Sandridge and Nyoka Sandridge.
A service celebrating William's life will be held on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Path Church, 1911 West Market Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22801. Pastor Dan Garber officiating. Burial is private.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at johnsonfs.com. Arrangements are entrusted to Johnson Funeral and Cremation Service in Bridgewater, Virginia. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of William, please visit our floral store.

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