Robert G. Modeen, age 83, of Miltona, died Saturday, August 15, 2015, surrounded by loved ones at Knute Nelson in Alexandria.
Celebration of life open house will be held 2-5 p.m., Sunday, August 30, 2015, at L.J.'s Restaurant in Miltona where a light meal will be served. Everyone is welcome.
Robert Gordon Modeen was born February 24, 1932, to Olaf and Harriet (Arvidson) Modeen in Minneapolis. Following his education, he served in the U.S. Army for eight years. Following his honorable discharge, he returned to Minneapolis. He owned and operated R.G. Modeen Inc., where he worked as a contractor for commercial paint and paper until his retirement. He was a member of International Brotherhood of Painters and Allied Trades. He enjoyed hunting, horseback riding, gardening and decorating for Christmas.
He will long be remembered and missed by those whom loved him.