A funeral will be held Thursday, December 19, 2024 for 84-year-old Modesta M Basler
of River Aux Vases, Mo., who passed away Monday, December 16, 2024 at her home.
She was born February 6, 1940 in River Aux Vases, Mo. daughter of Edgar Naeger and Evelyn (Joggerst) Naeger, who both preceded her in death.
She married Robert L. Basler. He preceded her in death.
She is survived by three daughters: Joan (Jeff) Williams of Crystal City, Mo., Jean (Jason) Peery of Bloomsdale, Mo., and Cheryl (Tim) Peterein of Fenton, Mo.; a son: Kevin Basler of River Aux Vases, Mo.; a brother: Jerome Naeger of River Aux Vases, Mo.; two sisters: Mary Ann (Dale) Propst of River Aux Vases, Mo., and Theresa Naeger of Sainte Genevieve, Mo.; two grandsons: Joshua (Carrisa) Peery of River Aux Vases, Mo., and Ryan Peterein of Fenton, Mo.; a granddaughter: Dr. Jessica Peterein of Fenton, Mo.; great granddaughters: Ella and Roslyn Carron and Layla Peery.
She was also preceded in death by three brothers: Marion E Naeger, Irvin Naeger, and James Naeger; and a grandson: Kyle Allen Peery.
Modesta enjoyed watching birds especially humming birds, quilting, going on walks, but most of all she loved to spend time with her family. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, December 18, 2024 and 8-9:30 a.m. Thursday, December 19, 2024 at Basler Funeral Home in Sainte Genevieve, Mo.
A funeral for 84-year-old Modesta M Basler will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, December 19, 2024 at Sts. Philip and James Church in River Aux Vases.
Burial will be in the Sts. Philip and James Cemetery in River Aux Vases, Mo.
Memorials may be made to the Ste. Genevieve County Nutrition Center or the American Parkinson’s Disease Association.
Online condolences can be left at www.baslerfuneralhome.com