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Roy Modglin Obituary
MAPLETON - Roy T. Modglin Jr., 61, of Mapleton, formerly of Peoria, passed away at 11:33 a.m. Sunday, June 8, 2008, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center. He was born Feb. 13, 1947, in Peoria, the son of Roy T. and JoeAnna Eads Modglin. Roy married Nina Van Lingen on Dec. 14, 1985, in Peoria. She survives.
They have three children, Lindsay M. (Jason) Shepler of Peoria, Jeffery S. (Donna) Modglin and Roy T. (Kim) Modglin III, both of Mapleton. He is Papa to Jacob Shepler, Benjamin Shepler, Jeff Modglin, Grace Modglin, Gavin Modglin, Brock Modglin, Matthew Modglin and Natalie Modglin. He was the most loving son of his mother, JoeAnna of Peoria. He is also survived by his best friend, Wesley "Duke" (Dorothy) Pitcher of Brimfield. He always said he could never have had a better friend than Duke.
Roy graduated from Manual High School in 1965, was a member of the Hall of Fame football team of 1962, and graduated from ICC with a degree in Fire Science and then the National Fire Academy in 1999.
He served with the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War.
Roy joined the Peoria Fire Department in 1970 as a hose man and worked his way up to the position of Chief of the Department in 2001 and retired as Chief in 2007, after 36 years of dedicated service to the community he loved.
He was a loving, supportive, thoughtful and truly kind husband and father. He always called Nina his one and only love and they shared a blessed life together. He loved his family with all his heart. He also loved the Peoria Fire Department.
Roy was a born firefighter who had what it took to answer the call. He had the best of the characteristics a true firefighter needs: a big heart, a warm personality and a willingness to risk his life to save another. His close friend, Butch Gudat, shared those qualities and gave his life in the line of duty.
Our hearts are broken and we are devastated by his death and will never be the same. God bless the soul of Roy Modglin.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, June 13, 2008, at the Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel, with the Rev. David Koehler officiating. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the chapel. Burial will be in Parkview Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorials be made to the Peoria Alzheimer's Association, the Butch Gudat Memorial Fund c/o Community Foundation, 331 Fulton St., Peoria IL 61602 or to PAWS.
Online condolences and tributes may be made to www.mem.com.
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for Roy Modglin
Craig & Chrissy, Carsyn & Camryn Stafford
July 11, 2008
Family,
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
verna tiarks
July 9, 2008
To all of the Modglin families,
It's been one month and one day since we lost Roy and our hearts are still aching for him. Nina- You are right that there was not enough time. Roy and I were just beginning to reconnect and Dad was really looking forward to seeing his nephew(who he always was proud of) and now worries about his sister- Joe(Roys' mother).
You all are in our thoughts and prays every day. love to you all,
Verna, Carl and our entire families.
Tammy Knight
June 17, 2008
Nina~ So sorry I could not be with you through this...but I am home now and am here for you whenever you need me day or night. I love you and wish you and the rest of the family peace.
Kathy (Peters) Phillips
June 13, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss. It will take time, but the memories you have will bring you joy.
jim van horn
June 13, 2008
dear family,
as you know i was not able to attend since my dad is not doing well himself. Roy was more of a brother to me than a cousin. i loved him so. Nina you know you can call me anytime day or night. today is hard and tomorrow will start to be easier. my love to all
your cousin in OKLA
jim
Carrie and Carson Suits
June 13, 2008
Roy & Kim and the rest of the Modglin family,
Kim watched my son Carson for me a couple years ago. I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you, I pray that all of you will find the strength to get through this and that you will be there for eachother during this difficult time. Please let me know if there is anything you need.
Jay King (son of Jim King)
June 13, 2008
Roy was a man of many friends, and loved by all of them. Roy and Jeff, remember the FF club in Groveland, we spent a lot of time there with our dads. I'm sorry that I will not be able to attend, I will be there in spirit. My parents will be there, Jim and Judie King. I will always remember your dads laughter and how he took care of people, I will miss him. Everyone stay strong, that's what Roy would expect.
Jeff Schaeffer
June 12, 2008
Nina, My prayers are with you and your family.
Juanita Honeycutt
June 12, 2008
Nina, May God come to you now and give you the comfort and peace you need now. My heart goes out to you and Lindsay.
Joyce Stear
June 12, 2008
Please accept my sincere sympathy in your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Wolfgang & Beth Seidel
June 12, 2008
To the entire Modglin family, our deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences, while we were blessed to know Roy for only a short time, it was obvious that Roy was a wonderful neighbor and caring family man.
Kristina (Wright) Ommen
June 12, 2008
Lindsay and Nina, My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Roy was a great person!
Gloria (Braun) Jackson
June 12, 2008
My sympathy goes out to your family. I knew Roy from our Manual High School days and he was liked by everyone. He will truly be missed. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
carol holford
June 11, 2008
This whole family is in my thoughts and prayers . Chief was always great to our community and neighborhoods . We could always depend on him and always with a smile. Carol Holford, Preident of Gale Ave Association
RON AND LORETTA SOUTH
June 11, 2008
IT'S ALWAYS TOUGH WHEN YOU LOSE ANOTHER BROTHER, ESPECIALLY A YOUNG ONE SUCH AS ROY. WE SEND OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO NINA AND ALL THE FAMILY, OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. HE WAS A WONDERFUL GUY AND MAY HE REST IN PEACE.
Janet Shernak-Fulton
June 11, 2008
My thoughts are with you in your time of sorrow,I met Roy when Uncle Butch died,I was married to Butche's nephew Greg Shernak at the time & NEVER did I meet a more sincere & genuine man nor have I since then,he was there for Ted & Clara,& he was there for Clara when Ted died..He had a wonderful big heart & he will be truly&sadly missed..
Ray Russell
June 11, 2008
I am deeply saddend. Roy was a friend indeed. Many good years were spent working with him.
I can not physically make the trip to Peoria for his services but I will be there in spirit.
Nina, my deepest condolences to you and the kids. GOD BLESS YOU ALL. He will be missed by thousands.
Stand tall for Roy, PFD.
R.E. Ray Russell
Mary Weakley
June 11, 2008
Nina - you have my deepest sympathy and you are in my prayers. My friend Bill and I and Bobby & Mary Helen and Tony & Julie always had such good times at the KC Fish Frys
J.R. Mathis
June 11, 2008
I didn't really know Roy jr very well, but I grew up across the street from Roy sr and Joanna in West Haven. I know that the Modglin family is made up of the most special people. To Joanna and the rest of the family, I would like to say that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. My love and sincerest sympathy to you all.
Jake and Sam Roberts
June 11, 2008
Jeff, Grace, Gavin and Brock,
We are so sorry to hear about your grandpa. Our thoughts are with you.
Steve & Tami Arnold
June 11, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Ron Feagin
June 11, 2008
So sorry to here of your loss. Roy, Butch Gudat and myself go back a long time from the south end of Peoria. May God Bless the family at this time of sorrow.
Portia Hoyle
June 11, 2008
To Roy, Kim and the entire Modglin Family: Words cannot express how sorry I to hear of the passing of Mr. Modglin. Being that I have just experienced the same with my mother, I certainly understand the pain you all are experiencing. May God comfort and keep you in his guiding hand. My deepest sympathy.
Gina Smith
June 11, 2008
My heart breaks for you. God Bless each & every one of you!
Gina & Keith Smith
Shawn Magner
Kittra Zantout
June 11, 2008
To my Dear Nina & Lindsay, my loving thoughts are with you in the loss of Roy and my heart goes out to both of you.
Joyce Irwin
June 11, 2008
Sorry to hear of your loss. Modglins are great people and wonder friends.
Don Phillips
June 11, 2008
I am sorry for your loss. May the memories of your father and grandfather live on in all of you. You are in my prayers.
Lisa Eads-Rakestraw
June 11, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Bob Keckler
June 11, 2008
Nina my heart and prayers go out to you and your family. Roy was a great guy that I enjoyed getting to know and work with. He will be missed by all of us and was a freind to us at CSAS.
Robin & Larry Carr
June 11, 2008
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.
Mori Fierce
June 11, 2008
I am very sorry to hear of Roy's passing. I haven't seen him for several years but we were friends in high school. I know you will have many fond memories to help you through this most difficult time.
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