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.