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William Bergdolld Obituary

Bergdolld, William T. "Rugs" (Ret.C.F.D.) Age 73, resident of Ft. Myers, FL passed away Friday, February 24, 2017, surrounded by family and friends. Devoted son of the late Francis and the late Mary Bergdolld; loving father of Heather (Martin C.F.D.) Scanlon, and Holly (Peter) Cruz; proud grandfather "Papa" of Madison, Jack, Nicholas and Zoe; dear brother of the late Francis "Pudge" (Noreen) Bergdolld, Rose (the late Thomas "Tucker" C.F.D.) Platt, and Mary Ann; fond uncle of many cherished nieces and nephews; beloved companion of Lynn Fuller of Ft. Myers, FL. William was a firefighter with the Chicago Fire Department before retiring with 32 years of dedicated service, fraternal member of the Brotherhood of the Barrel, and avid fisherman. Friend to all who knew him. Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 11, 2017, St. Gabriel's Church. Mass of the Resurrection, 4522 S. Wallace, Chicago, IL 60609. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to: Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Foundation. Friends are invited to send condolences via the online guest book which can be found at www.MullinsMemorial.com. Mullins Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cape Coral, FL is entrusted with final care.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 9, 2017.

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Jim Jaeger

March 22, 2017

Billy was a real treat to be around, always laughing, a great practical joker and terrific firefighter. Many fond memories of Chicago Ave.

O H

March 14, 2017

My sincere condolences to the family for the loss of your loved one. May prayers strengthen you and memories comfort you and may our Lord Jesus Christ and God our Father, who loves us, comfort your hearts and make you firm. ( 2Thessalonians 2:16,17 )

March 13, 2017

The hour is coming in which all those in the memorial-tombs will hear jesus voice and come out john:28,29

March 11, 2017

iam sorry to hear that bill (rugs) passed away. I offer my sympathy to his family. I grew up with bill and graduate with him from st. Gabriel. danny flynn

March 11, 2017

CONDOLENCES TO ALL THAT NEW YOU YOU WERE A LEGAND SLEEP WELL BROTHER DAN RUSSELL RUGHEAD E 28 RETIRED

March 9, 2017

My condolences for the loss of your loved one may are heavenly father comfort your family 1peter 5:9,10

Maria Augusta

March 9, 2017

My sincerest condolences to the family for your loss. I pray that you have the peace of God that surpasses all understanding (Phillipians 4:6,7).

March 9, 2017

May your loved one sleep in peace jihn5:28,29

Jim Kroulaidis

March 9, 2017

Rest In Peace Btother you will not be forgotten.prayers for you and your family.

LORI HENNELLY

March 7, 2017

Miss You Billy What are the animals going to do without you.
Rest with the best my buddy .

Rose & Chuck Smith

March 3, 2017

Will miss watching Billy feed the birds each morning & I am sure they will too!!

Cara Tetzner Sinclair

March 2, 2017

Very sorry for your loss , what a great loss it is. He was very special to us and I have a lot of memories with him. Thanks for sharing him with us . Very generous, kind , loving and of course funny guy! Rip bill. Unfortunately I will be out of town for the services , my siblings will be there. Let me know if there's anything I can do , love to you girls and Lynn . Love u always bill

Tom Toolis

March 1, 2017

Bergdolld Family:
I was sorry to hear of your loss. I will remember him and your family in my prayers at this difficult time.

Mary Lou Garrity Dale

March 1, 2017

Remembering the good old days on the corner of 45th and Normal. Rest in Peace, Willey.

Jerry Considine

March 1, 2017

Lost another good friend this week we worked,laughed, played, drank, together for over
48 years R.I.P Brother will miss you.

Skip O'Donnell

March 1, 2017

Rugs was a good man and the World was a better place with Him in it. Rest in Peace!

James Dorgan

February 28, 2017

RIP Brother.

February 28, 2017

Bill was a good man all the neighbors at windward way will miss him very much. A friend to all may he rest in peace.
Nancy karstrand

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