Gary M. Moddes, 72 years old of Kenosha, WI passed away Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at his home from acute leukemia. His loving wife, Kathi, and his son, Brandon, were by his side. He was born June 19, 1948, in Kenosha, WI the son of the late Edmond and Verna (Adamowicz) Moddes and lived in various towns in Wisconsin throughout his life. He graduated from St. Joseph High School in 1966, and there he met his high school sweetheart, Kathleen Montemurro. They were reunited later in life and married in August of 2018 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Kenosha. Gary enjoyed staying fit; especially bicycle riding; he orchestrated several bike rides to benefit cancer research and patients. He also loved fishing and birding; for a short time, he owned and operated the Wild Bird Center in Madison, WI. He loved spending time with Kathi by Lake Michigan to simply sit and admire the beauty and calmness that the water brought to them. Survivors include his wife, Kathi; son, Brandon (Barbara) Moddes of McFarland, WI; stepchildren, Karsten Abata and Jen (Todd) Fabos; grandchildren, Owen Moddes, Josiah Geiger, Eliana Abata, Camden Abata, Hazel Fabos, and Hutson Fabos; an aunt, Marguerite Adams; his mother-in-law, Dorothy Montemurro; brothers and sisters-in-law, Michael (Jean) Montemurro, Gerald (Nancy) Montemurro, Diane (Joe) Leonardi, Ronald (Mariruth) Montemurro, Mary Jo (Rocco) La Macchia, and Matthias (Pat) Montemurro; and many cousins, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Gary was preceded in death by siblings, Linda (Larry) Marinelli and Robert Moddes; his daughter, BreAnn Moddes; and his father-in-law, Michael Montemurro; an uncle Edward Adams; and cousin Mike Adams. Memorial visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 19, 2021, at St. Mary Catholic Church, 7307 40th Avenue, Kenosha, WI with Mass of Christian Burial commencing at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, mass memorials appreciated. Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th Street Kenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit & Sign Gary’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
Alexis Timmons
June 19, 2021
To the family of Mr. Moddes: My sincerest condolences. May the God of all comfort be with you during your time of mourning. 2 Corinthians 1:3,4. Take Care.
Eddie Guzman
June 18, 2021
Becky and I have know Gary for 34 years, and his sweet angel Kathi for 5 years. Other than his children and grandchildren. Kathi is the best thing that ever happened to Gary.We met Gary at John Deere Credit, and he was 39 going on 25, and played on all the sports teams. And coed teams. Gary and Ed would run 3 miles over the lunch hour back then. That's what ruined his knees maybe.Part 2 to follow
Linda Sherfinski
June 15, 2021
Kathi, please accept my prayers and condolences on the loss of your husband, Gary. I hope the love of friends and family give you strength at this time. Sincerely, Linda Sherfinski
Mike Serpe
June 11, 2021
Dearest Kathi,Words do not suffice to express the profound sorrow that I feel for you on Gary’s passing. The hardest part of losing him is the knowledge that, because so his illness, so many chapters in the book of your lives will go unwritten. I pray that the years that you had together, and the love of your families and friends will console you in all of the days to come.Gary was a very kind and gentle man. I will always have the picture of you two at our fiftieth reunion in my mind. The happiness that radiated from you both was obvious and palpable.Love, Mike