Submitted by: Dan Rich

 

Murray Robert Modlin

July 19, 1936 - Dec. 16, 2007

 

South Bend Tribune 12/18/2007
MISHAWAKA - Murray Robert "Bob" Modlin, 71, of Mishawaka, passed away on Sunday, December 16, in Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, South Bend. Murray was born on July 19, 1936, as the son of Murray L. and Fern L. (Eastridge) Modlin. He was preceded in death by his parents.

 

On November 24, 1956, in Immanuel Baptist Church, Mishawaka, he married the former Sharon Sue Ritter. Surviving are his wife, Sue; four children, Mark (Julie) Modlin of Mishawaka, David (Christine) Modlin of Mishawaka, Paul (Patrice) Modlin of Wakarusa and Marjorie (Steve Shively) Morgan of Mishawaka; 10 grandchildren, one great-grandchild and one great-grandchild on the way; a sister, Jane (Don) Jantzi of South Bend; three brothers, Carl Modlin of Mishawaka, Gary (Norma) of White Pigeon, MI, and Guy (Carolyn) Modlin of Parma, MI. Murray was an electrician at Uniroyal and a master mechanic for 41 years, retiring in 2000. He was a trustee and deacon at Immanuel Baptist Church, Mishawaka. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

 

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today, Tuesday, Dec. 18th, in the Hahn Funeral Home, 505 W. 8th Street, Mishawaka. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 19th, in the funeral home. Burial will be at Porter Rae Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to BSA Troop #105 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 225 S. Mill Street, Mishawaka, IN 46544; or to BSA Troop #110 and Cub Scout Pack #110 at Coalbush United Methodist Church, 15977 Jackson Road, Mishawaka, IN 46544.