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Beau Akers Obituary
81, of Dunedin, FL and formerly of Waterloo, IA passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2025 at Accent Hospice Care Center, Dunedin, FL. He was born May 30, 1944 in New Hampton, IA, son of B. Lawrence and Lenora Akers. He graduated from Waterloo West High School in 1962 and from Luther College, Decorah, IA in 1966. After college he worked for Kendall Medical Supply Company and later moved to Florida, where he worked for Hawkins Construction Company until retirement. Beau will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Beau was preceded in death by his parents and by his sister, Gretchen. He is survived by his long-time partner, Barbara Wollen; his sisters, Sarah (Rick) Thuesen, Martha (Paul) Weber, and Annette (Raj) Nagraj; former brother-in-law, Richard E. Smith; niece and nephews, Emily Thuesen, Anil (Allegra) Nagraj, Anand (Liz) Nagraj, Ravi (Laura) Nagraj, and Vijay (Chloe) Nagraj; grandnephew, Coburn Nagraj; grandnieces, Clelia Nagraj and Leni Nagraj. Family graveside services will be held at a later date at the Waterloo Cemetery. Memorials may be made in Beau's memory to the charity of your choice.
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