Thursday, July 11, 2013

Albert M. Modglin


EATON, IN

Albert M. Modglin, 75, passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2013 at his residence.

Albert was born on April 2, 1938 to Henry and Estella May (Frye) Modglin in Cammack, Indiana and graduated from Muncie Central High School in 1956.  Albert married Gladys Kreighbaum on February 6, 1971 in Plymouth, Indiana.

He served his country in the United States Navy from 1956 to 1965. He also worked in construction for 30 years.  Albert belonged to the American Legion and the Local 1112 Laborer’s Union.

Survivors include his wife, Gladys, two sons, Henry (Heather) Modglin, and Albert (Lisa) Modglin; one daughter, Wanda Fisher; five brothers, Bill Modglin, Charles Modglin, Donnie (Pam) Modglin, Tom (Stephanie) Modglin, and Jim (Nora) Modglin; three sisters, Virginia Parker, Charolette Logan, and Sylvia (Bill) Tucker; a grandson, Logan Modglin; four granddaughters, Ashley (Corey) Mitchell, Alissa (Scott) Gibbes, June Fisher, and Sydney Modglin; two great-granddaughters, Lily and Aniston Gibbes, and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Richard Modglin and Robert Modglin; and a sister, Phyllis Modglin.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Saturday, July 13, 2013 at Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton, with Pastor Andy Denniston officiating.  Burial with Military Rites by the Delaware County Veterans Honor Guard will follow at Gardens of Memory, Muncie.

Visitation for family and friends will be one hour prior to the funeral service on Saturday.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.watersfuneralhomes.com