Wayne Eugene Motter, 78, of Carlisle, passed away on the morning of Saturday, February 07, 2026, peacefully at home.
Born January 29, 1948 in Carlisle, he was the son of the late Charles Andrew Motter and Ruth Romayne Motter.
Wayne was employed by Fickes Silo Company for many years, until he and his brother purchased the business in 1996 and then became Motter’s Silos.
In his younger years, Wayne was involved in many local horse shows. His passion for horses and the thrill of competing in barrel racing, flag racing, etc brought him happiness throughout his life.
Wayne is survived by his wife Tonya Meredith-Motter; four daughters, Shannon (Brian) McCombie, Tedra Shope (Dan Carbaugh), Tara (Chris) Roache, Raven Jenks; one son Colton Meredith-Motter; one brother, Galen “Butch” Motter; nine grandchildren, Taylor, Talon, Halee, Alex, Michaela, Jaxson, Collyns, Keyair, and Kamryn; seven great-grandchildren and one on the way.
In addition to his parents, Wayne was preceded in death by one brother, Paul Dean Motter; one sister, Patricia Jean Motter Beittel; and one grandson, Maison Paul Killian.
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