Alex "Butch" Profilio Modesti

Alex Profilio Modesti, age 68, passed away Friday, October 27, 2023, at Froedtert Memorial Hospital, Milwaukee, after a courageous battle following a bone marrow transplant.

Alex was born in Racine, WI, December 27, 1955, son of the late Alex J. and Shirley (Nee: Pfister) Modesti. He graduated from Washington Park High School “Class of 1974”.

It was at Park High School that he met the love of his life, Sherri L. Galati and on August 23, 1980, they were united in marriage. Alex moved to Knoxville, TN where he managed a Wendy’s Restaurant from 1978- 1980. From 1981- 1986 he managed a D’Lites of America in Atlanta, GA. Moving back to Racine he worked at Ganton Technologies as a journeyman tool & die maker from 1989- until they closed in 2006. The closure provided him an opportunity to further his education by earning an associate degree in Manufacturing and becoming a state indentured welder from Gateway Technical College. While in Racine Alex was a member of Faith Community Church and Roma Lodge. In 2010, Alex and Sherri moved to Wild Rose, WI where he enjoyed the great outdoors.

Alex was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing. He was a member of Whitetails Unlimited and The Schoolhouse Gang. He will be remembered as the Grill Master and for his his detailed storytelling. Above all he treasured time spent with his family especially his grandchildren.

Surviving are his wife of 43 years, Sherri; daughters, Nicole Coughlin of Racine, Dina (Mark) Gaines of Cummings, GA; 5 grandchildren, Laila, Mikalya, Piper, Alex Joseph, and Violette; sister, Cindy (Jeff) Van Elzen; in-laws, Dominic (Pam) Galati, Kathy (Doug) Sheley, Gina (Mark) MacKain, Dino (Cindy) Galati; aunts, Rosemary Domanico, Minnie Modesti; cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives and dear friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Dominic and Audrey Galati.

Relatives and friends may meet with the family at Faith Community Church, 215 Newman Rd, on Friday, November 3, 2023, 1- 3:30 pm. The funeral service will follow at 3:30 pm with Rev. Dino Galati officiating. Memorials to Kathy’s House Inc have been suggested.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Froedtert 9th Floor Center for Advanced Care for their loving and compassionate care.