John "Toby" Modde

October 25, 1938 - December 1, 2020

John "Toby" Modde, 82, of Perryville, Missouri passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at his residence in Perryville. He was born October 25, 1938 in Belgique, Missouri to Edward L. and Marie C. (Wood) Modde. He and Beatrice Prevallet were married April 1, 1989 in New Madrid, Missouri. She preceded him in death January 20, 2016. Toby served in the US Army. He was a Truck Driver for River Eagle Distributing in Cape. He was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, VFW, American Legion, Past Commander of AmVets and Knights of Columbus 3rd Knight. Toby loved golfing, family and friends. Survivors include sister, Mona (Don) Clements of Perryville, MO; son, Jim (Dee) Johnson of Perryville, MO; two daughters, Melanie (Trevor) Muir of MI and Debbie Prevallet of CO; two brothers, Larry "Pete" (Barb) Modde of St. Charles, MO and Jerry (Sharon) Modde of St. Peters, MO; four grandchildren, Kim Johnson, Kevin Johnson, Nicole Bauer and Jesse Prevallet. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Beatrice Modde; one brother, Terry Modde; three sisters, Lela Wriston, Nancy Hager and Patricia Tiehes; one infant sister, Betty Modde; one grandson, Nathan Smith. Visitation will be 9:30 am to 11:45 am on Friday, December 11, 2020 at Ford and Young Funeral Home in Perryville. Funeral Mass will be at 12:00 Noon on Friday, December 11, 2020 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Perryville with the Rev. Brad Modde officiating. Burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery in Perryville. Military Honors by Delta Team and American Legion. Memorial contributions may be given to the St. Vincent Education Foundation or St. Vincent Alumni Associations. Online condolences may be made at www.fordandyoungfuneralhome.com. Ford and Young Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.