Arnold, CA…Ronald Lee Modler passed away on December 28, 2018 at Adventist Health in Sonora, CA at the age of 63. Born in September 16, 1955 in Sterling, IL and was a Contractor until his retirement. In his younger years he would ride and train horses. He was in multiple competitions and shows bucking and trick riding on horses. He also enjoyed helping out in the family business of training and showing Kerry Blue Terrier dogs in Iowa. He enjoyed walking, making origami flowers which he loved to hand out to people he met on his walks, and spending time with his family, especially his Grandchildren.

He is proceeded in death by his father Raymond Modler and his brothers Raymond, Rick, and Ross Modler. He is survived by his mother Rita Modler, brother Randy Modler, sister Rose Ortner of Iowa. His wife Nancy Dau and daughter Nicole Dau of California. His daughter Christina Peoples, son in law Nathan Peoples, grandson Nathan Peoples Jr., grandaughter Samantha Peoples and great grandson Braxton Emken of Nebraska.