Obituary of Carl W. Motter

Carl William Motter, age 94, of Marble, peacefully passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday, November 28, 2012 in Erie. He was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years Genevieve Ann Motter (Eisenman) on April 19th 2009. Carl was the co-owner of the Motter and Guth Trucking Company, with his brother-in-law, Walter Guth, until his retirement in 1984. He worked at PA Niederriter Lumber Company until the business was established. He was better known to many truck drivers by his CB handle, "Motts," his many nieces and nephews as "Uncle Carl," and his family as "Papa". Warm memories of four-wheeler rides "down Sandy," hot dog roasts, and cutting wood at camp will be forever treasured. Many friends and family members will remember stopping by "the office" to say hello and enjoy a cold "Old German", his favorite Mack truck which he called "Greenie," and the sound of the musical air horns he installed on his midnight blue 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis that played the tune "Somewhere My Love." Mark and Tammy will never forget countless good times they spent with their beloved Papa. During Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays Papa loved to build a fire in the fireplace, mix 7&7's, and play games of Euchre and 500. Waiting and watching for Papa's big car to pull in the driveway for holidays was always a big event. During the summer Papa loved splitting wood at camp, going to auctions, and taking evening car rides to "see where this road comes out at," stop for ice cream, or spot for deer. During the fall Papa enjoyed taking his Pace Arrow motor home to Clarion for the Autumn Leaf Festival. As a child, Tammy would sit on the floor with Papa and comb and "fix" his hair with Nanny's barrettes and bobby pins for hours, giving him back scratches in between which he always loved. Mark remembers being lifted into "Greenie" and sitting shotgun in the big truck for chip runs or trips to Joe's Garage. In later years, Mark was able to return the favor and lift Papa into the Dodge pick-up truck or Buick for trips to the barber shop or Siebenberger Club. Papa enjoyed many summer trips to his brother and sister-in-law's cottage in Northeast Pa over the years. Richard and Madeline Wolfram, who he affectionately called Uncle Dick and Girley, would often invite Carl and Jenny up for dinners of Papa and Uncle Dick's favorite things like corn on the cob and Limburger cheese and onion sandwiches. We will all treasure our special memories of gatherings at the cottage and The Siebenberger Club with Papa and Nanny, and Aunt Madeline and Uncle Dick. He was preceded in death by his parents William E. and Ida W. Karl Motter and a sister Twila Smith. Carl is survived by his daughter Connie and son-in-law Dr. Ken Borland of Erie, grandson Dr. Mark Borland and grand-daughter-in-law Carrie Borland of Erie, and granddaughter Dr. Tammy Borland of Walnut Creek, California. Memorial contributions may be made to the Washington Township Volunteer Fire Department. At the request of the family memorial service and burial at St. Michael Cemetery in Fryburg will be private. The Borland Funeral Home, Inc. in Leeper is in charge of arrangements.