Dortha M. Motter

October 16, 1926 - April 19, 2021

Dortha M. Motter, age 94 of Wharton, died on Apr. 19, 2021 at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay. She was born Oct. 16, 1926 in Carey to the late Stanley and Bernita (Copley) Walters. She married Robert C. Motter on Sept. 7, 1946, he preceded her in death on Jan. 12, 2008. Surviving are daughters Lydia (Randy) Young, Grabill, IN, Bettie (Gary) Pfeiffer, Wharton, 6 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, 3 great great grandchildren, 2 step great grandchildren, a sister Ruth Ann Needels, AR. She is preceded in death a daughter and son-in- law Sharon (John) McDaniel, 2 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and a brother Charles Walters. She was a 1944 graduate of Wharton High School and a member of Wharton United Methodist Church. Mrs. Motter was homemaker, she helped on the farm and worked for the former Millington Plastics. She was a member of Wyandot Co. Antique Association, Grange and 4-H. Mrs. Motter enjoyed crafting, camping, sewing, crocheting and rug weaving. Funeral services will be held on Fri. Apr. 23, 2021 at 10:30AM in the Wharton United Methodist Church with Pastor Betsy Bowen officiating. Interment will be in Wharton Union Cemetery. Visitation will be on Thurs. Apr. 22, 2021 from 4:00-6:00pm in the Clark Shields Funeral Home, Forest. Memorial contributions may be made to Wharton United Methodist Church or Bridge Home Health and Hospice in care of Clark Shields Funeral Home 301 S. Patterson St. Forest, OH 45843. To extend a condolence or share a memory visit www.Shieldsfh.com.