Guy H. Modlin

     Guy H. Modlin, age 81, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Friday, September 12, 2025.

     Guy was born in St. Joseph County, IN, on May 14, 1944, the son of Murray Leroy and Lucille Fern (Eastridge) Modlin.

     A graduate of Lakeville High School in Indiana, he went on to earn a bachelor's degree from Great Lakes Christian College in 1968, then a teaching degree from Spring Arbor University in 1975. Guy married Carolyn Sue (Packer) Modlin on July 13, 1968 at St. Louis Church of Christ, St. Louis, MI. They spent 57 wonderful years together.

     Guy was an avid camper, spending annual family reunions at Spring Mill State Park in Indiana. A social butterfly, you could often find Guy at a local diner where he conversed over coffee with his breakfast buddies. Above all else, he loved spending time with his family. He was very active in his church communities no matter where he lived; serving as an Elder and a Deacon at Cornerstone Church (Jackson, MI), and a Deacon at East Superior Christian Church (Alma, MI).

      Guy is survived by his wife Carolyn Modlin; and his children: Jeffery (Julie) Modlin. Jeremy Modlin, and Lisa (Glenn) Thompson. He is also survived by grandchildren Pierce (Sara), Riley (Davis), Moira, and Cian; great-grandchildren Liam, Frey, Emmett, Emery, and Kaycen; and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents; his siblings: Murray Robert Modlin, Carl Leroy Modlin, Gary K. Modlin, and Jane Jantzi; and his granddaughter Madison Modlin.

     A memorial service will be announced at a later date.

      Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, Michigan.