Max Leroy Modesitt

Max Leroy Modesitt

Male 1917 - 2008  (91 years)

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  • Name Max Leroy Modesitt 
    Born 15 Nov 1917  Staunton, Clay County, Indiana, U.S.A. Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 4 Dec 2008  Brazil, Clay County, Indiana, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried Oak Hill Cemetery, Riley, Vigo County, Indiana, U.S.A. Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Notes 
    • Brazil Times, Friday, December 5, 2008:

      "Max Leroy Modesitt, 91, rural Brazil, died at 4:19 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008, at his residence.
      He was born Nov. 15, 1917, in Staunton, as the son of Everett L. and Lena Ell Modesitt.

      He was born in the outskirts of Staunton, in the home of his grandparents Jacob and Alice Ell.

      The house was built around an old log cabin, which was later disassembled and moved to Fowler Park, which became the log church.

      Following graduation from Staunton High School, he continued his education at Purdue University and Northeastern University in Boston.

      During World War II, he served in the Army Air Force as a B-29 mechanic. He was honorable discharged as a Staff Sergeant in 1945.

      He married Wilma I. Fagg Dec. 3, 1948, in Clay County.

      Max enjoyed camping and all his family functions. Farming was his life and hobby.

      Max was co-founder and charter member of the Posey Township Fire Department and served as an active firefighter for many years. He was also a life member of the V.F.W., a member of the Indiana Farmer's Union, co-founder and first president of the Clay County Farmer's Union and a member of the Indiana Farm Bureau.

      He was preceded in death by his parents.

      He is survived by his wife Wilma, sons James E. Modesitt and wife Mary Lou, and Thomas L. Modesitt and wife Sue, all of Brazil, daughter Jane E. Loughmiller and husband Dale, Brazil, brother Robert E. Modesitt, Phoenix, Ariz. . . ."
    Person ID I36919  Complete
    Last Modified 18 Mar 2011 

    Father Everett L. Modesitt 
    Mother Lena Ell 
    Family ID F18042253  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

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    Link to Google MapsBorn - 15 Nov 1917 - Staunton, Clay County, Indiana, U.S.A. Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 4 Dec 2008 - Brazil, Clay County, Indiana, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Oak Hill Cemetery, Riley, Vigo County, Indiana, U.S.A. Link to Google Earth
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    Max Leroy Modesitt (1917-2008)
    Max Leroy Modesitt (1917-2008)

    Brazil Times, Friday, December 5, 2008
    Max Leroy Modesitt (1917-2008)
    Max Leroy Modesitt (1917-2008)

    Brazil Times, Friday, December 5, 2008