Jerry B. “Pops” Motter Loved his Harley, NASCAR

Jerry B. “Pops” Motter, 72, of Lake Villa, IL, passed away on Sunday, March 10. 2013 at his home.

He was born in Chicago 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 on 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 to 8 p.m. at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Road Grayslake. A funeral service will be held on Friday, March 15, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral chapel. Interment will follow at Highland Memorial Park in Libertyville. For information, call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

—Strang Funeral Chapel provided this information.