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Born in Pine Grove on May 6, 1946, he was the son of the late George C. and Clara (Ettien) Motter. Following high school, he served in the U.S. Navy. Dave retired from Parish Dana Corp. in Reading where he had been a crane operator. He enjoyed woodworking, and his 38 Chevy Coupe. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family drinking coffee.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter Lisa M. wife of Robert Gallarelli of Green Point; sons David J. Motter, Sr., and his fianceé Joette Weikel of Jonestown, Kevin M. Motter and his wife Audrey of Rexmont, and Joseph P. Motter and his wife Tammy Winters of Lebanon; grandchildren Michael and his wife Kaley Motter, David Motter, Joseph and his wife Emilie Motter and Dustin Motter and his fianceé Chloe; his great grandchildren Kinsley, Madeline, and Vincent; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his brothers George, Edward, Leroy, Frank, Jake and Henry Motter and sisters Clara Rowe, Edna Breathwaite, Ella Kuhl, Myrtle Tropasso, Gertrude Lymaster and Florence Donton.
Services will be at the convenience of the family.
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The Staff of Kreamer & Lum Funeral Home & Crematory
October 20, 2025
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