Jerry B. Motter
Obituary's Biography:
Jerry B. “Pops” Motter, 72, of Lake Villa, IL, passed away on Sunday March 10. 2013 at his home. He was born in Chicago, IL on July 7, 1940 the son of the late George and Marion Motter. Jerry lived in Lake Villa after moving from Chicago. He loved to ride his Harley and also was a big NASCAR fan along with other types of racing. Jerry enjoyed landscaping and playing on his bobcat in the dirt. Jerry is survived by his wife Sharon whom he wed n March 8, 1961, his children Tracy (Hal G.) Etherington, Jerry S. (Kim) Motter, David Motter, and Paula (Brian) Connelly, his grandchildren Kristen Etherington, Greg Etherington, Kandis Motter, Dalton Motter, and Brandon Motter, his great-grandchildren Arianna Etherington and Jayden Etherington, his brother John (Marie) Samme, his brother-in-law William Schroeder, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Caroline Schroeder, and his brothers Charles Motter, George Motter, and Warren Samme. Friends of the family may visit Thursday March 14, 2013 from 4:00pm to 8:00p.m. at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. A funeral service will be held on Friday March 15, 2013 at 10:30am at the funeral chapel. Interment will follow at Highland Memorial Park in Libertyville, IL. For information, call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.
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I AM GOING TO MISS MY UNCLE JERRY VERY MUCH. I LOVE HIM LOTS! HE WAS ALSO MY GODFATHER. NOW HE IS WITH MY MOM CAROLINE. WHO I STILL MISS VERY DEEPLY. LOOK DOWN AT US AND AND MAKE US LAUGH, LIVE, CRY AND STILL KEEP LOVING.
Dad, “POPS” You were a good Dad, provided for us and taught us many things over the years! You will be missed so very much, more than words can express! In my heart I will remember all the fun times we had on bike trips, racing, and all the holiday’s we shared together as Dad and daughter. It has been a struggle for you for several years and I know in my heart that you no longer have to struggle. Thank you for everything and you will be in my heart FOREVER!
Sharon, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family for the loss of Jerry. Remember all the good times you had with Jerry and take comfort that he no longer has the pain and struggles he had been experiencing.