Funeral Services for George Modderman, of 410 Bel Aire Drive, Albert Lea,

will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29, at Concordia Lutheran Church of Pickerel Lake, Rt. I, Albert Lea. The Rev. Karen Behling will officiate. Interment will be at the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at Bonnerup Funeral Service, and one hour prior to the service at the church.

George died Monday, Aug. 26, 2002, at his home. He was 89 years of age.

George was born Aug. 30, 1912 at Mountain Lake, Kimball Township, Jackson County, Minn. He was the son of Helmer and Grace (Luppen) Modderman. He was baptized as an adult and confirmed at Concordia Pickerel Lake Lutheran. George was united in marriage to Helen Steele on Oct. 22, 1940. In 1990 they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at the same church.

George served as secretary of Pickerel Lake Concordia Sunday School for nine years and was the financial secretary of the church council for four years. During his lifetime George was engaged in farming and construction work. He was employed by Russell Sorenson Construction, Gordon Quinlivan Construction and various other contractors. He also worked as an independent carpenter, and was a life and charter member of the Carpenter’s Local 766, United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America.

George enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He especially enjoyed fishing and catching the big ones with his grandchildren. George enjoyed gardening, playing cards and going dancing. He also enjoyed his friends. George was the greatest fix-it repair-it and invent-it grandpa around.

Survivors include his wife, Helen of Albert Lea; one daughter, Jane Haukoos and husband Steven of Alden; two grandchildren: Heather and Gina Haukoos of Alden; in-laws: Dee Modderman, JoAnn Modderman, Ardys Modderman, Ellsworth “Bud” Runden, all of Albert Lea, Melvin and Irma Steele of Conger; and Loren and Delores Steele of Conger, many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews; and relatives and friends.

George was preceded in death by his parents; nine brothers: Lester, Fred, Harry, Russell, Vylas, Laurence, Helmer, Donald and Marvin; and three sisters: Tillie, Lottie Koski and Laura Runden.

George was the last of the Helmer and Grace Modderman Family. He would have celebrated his 90th birthday Friday. Now we will celebrate his life in a different way.