William J Motzer

 

Born August 11, 1924 he was the son of John and Pauline Haug Motzer who preceded him in death.

 

Mr. Motzer was born and raised on the family farm on German Hill in Tionesta.  

 

He was married on June 21, 1952  to Virginia Wagner who survives.

 

Mr. Motzer was a farmer all of his life and operated the largest dairy farm in Forest County.

 

He was a lifelong member of Forest Grange, he helped in the building of the Tionesta Dam, drove coal truck for Art Benninger, member of the Forest Area School Board, he belonged to the PFA (Pennsylvania Farmer's Association), he was a 4-H member, he was on the FHA (Farmer's Home Administration), he was also a member of the FFA (Future Farmer's of America), and he was a member of the ASCS (Agriculture Stabilization Conservation Service).

 

Mr. Motzer attended Mount Zion Lutheran Church, Tionesta Church of God, and the Tionesta Presbyterian Church.

 

Mr. Motzer's greatest love was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He enjoyed working on his farm, logging and managing his timber and hunting.  

 

Mr. Motzer is survived by his wife of 58 years and four children: Dennis Motzer and wife Susan, of Meadville; Beverly Osten and husband Allan, of Erie; Charlene Hritz and husband Ken, of Shippenville; and Brenda Mazzocchi and husband Tony, of Shippenville. Also surviving are nine grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, three step-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren. A sister Ellen Sharp and her husband Joseph and a brother Alfred Motzer and his wife Grace from the Pittsburgh area and numerous nieces and nephews also survive.

 

Mr. Motzer was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Herman Motzer, and sisters Eleanore Wesoloski and Pauline Metts. 

 

Friends will be received 2 to 4 PM and 7 to 9 PM on Thursday, February 10, 2011 at Faller Funeral Home, Inc in Fryburg. There will be a visitation from 10 to 11 am on Friday, February 11, 2011 at the Tionesta Presbyterian Church in Tionesta. 

 

Funeral Services will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Friday, February 11, 2011 in the Tionesta Presbyterian Church in Tionesta with the Pastor Peter Veltman officiating.

 

Burial will follow in the Mount Zion Lutheran Cemetery on German Hill.

 

In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials be made to Clarion-Forest VNA or Tionesta Library or a charity of one's choice.

 

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.fallerfuneralhome.com.