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GAIL MODDEMAN Obituary
Age 79, of Beavercreek completed her journey on earth on January 27, 2022, surrounded by her loving family and friends, and is no longer "alive and kickin", as she always said. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years Bill (William) Moddeman, parents Ray and Ruth Ortlieb, her sister Judy Wellbrock, and brother Tom Ortlieb. Survived by loving sons Mark and wife Tanga, and Mike and wife Kathy, four grandchildren, Abby, Will, Jake, and Nate Moddeman. Also survived by her sister Sue Cutler (Tom) and many nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. Gail graduated from Regina High School in Cincinnati, OH, St. Elizabeth Hospital School of Nursing, Covington, KY (RN), Wright State University (BSN & MS Nursing), University of Kentucky (PhD Nursing). A lengthy nursing career locally included 18 years at Miami Valley Hospital, and 13 years as a Professor of Nursing at Wright State University.
Gail has mentored many young nurses over the years and thoroughly enjoyed and contributed much to the nursing profession. She was a role model for many. Her ready smile and friendly attitude will be missed by all. She enjoyed many years at Lake Cumberland, KY, and Ft. Myers, FL, with family, friends and neighbors. She was a huge sports fan and especially loved cheering on her beloved Kentucky Wildcats.
Family will receive friends at Tobias Funeral Home, Beavercreek, OH, 5:30pm to 7:30pm on Friday, February 4th. A special nursing ceremony will be at 7:00pm, followed by the Rosary. A Mass of Christian Burial and a Celebration of Life will be at St. Luke Catholic Church 1440 N. Fairfield Rd at 10:30am. The family will receive guests starting at 9:00am. Mass will be live streamed thru St. Luke website. Go to saintlukeparish.org, click on the little "f" in the top right hand corner, and scroll down to the funeral link.
In lieu of flowers, a scholarship in Gail's memory is being created at Wright State University for the School of Nursing. Direct memorial gifts payable to Wright State University Foundation, 3640 Colonel Glenn Highway, Dayton, OH 45435. Indicate Gail Moddeman Scholarship in your gift.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.tobias-fh.com for the Moddeman family.
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Millie Biggers
January 31, 2022
I worked with Gail in the College of Nursing at Wright State. She was always so kind and friendly to me. After we retired, we kept in touch. Throughout her battle with cancer, she remained upbeat and thankful for the support she received from her family and friends. She was a special and unique lady who will be missed by many.
Wright State Retirees
January 31, 2022
The Wright State University Retirees Association extends our condolences to the family and friends of Gail Moddeman. We also wish to acknowledge her years of service to our university.
Teresa Lee Carter
January 30, 2022
My condolences to the family. She was on of my favorite nursing instructors at Miami Valley School of Nursing (class of 1982). And in recent years , I had the pleasure of being her nurse on occasion and she actually remembered me from that many years ago. She made a huge difference in this world!!
Eamon & Shelley Costello Family
January 30, 2022
Our sympathies to the Moddeman family and extended family. Gail will be lovingly remembered.
Eamon & Shelley Costello Family
January 30, 2022
In loving memory of Gail.
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