Benjamin T. Motycka

Benjamin T. Motycka, 57, of Convoy, died at 7:03 PM Friday, Nov. 1, 2013, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, IN.

He was born February 17, 1956 in Van Wert to the late Joseph and Catherine (Hunter) Motycka.

He is survived by his brothers and sisters: Ann (Jerry) Helm of Convoy- Kay (Alan) Brandt of Rockford- Robert R. Motycka of Van Wert- Phil(Rachel) Motycka of Van Wert- Larry (Kathy) Motycka of Convoy-John (Rosemarie) Motycka of Convoy- Chris (Pam) Motycka of Convoy. He was loved and will be missed by his 13 Nieces, 12 Nephews, 17 Great Nieces, and 23 Great Nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother Joe Motycka, sister Arlene Motycka, and brother-in-law Roy Thompson, III. Over the past several years Ann and Jerry Helm and John and Rosemarie Motycka had served as his caregivers.

Ben was a member of St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Van Wert and the State Champion Thomas Edison Tigers. He had also participated in the Special Olympics for many years while at Thomas Edison. He was an avid sports fan including pro wrestling, lifelong Elvis fan and most recently fan of Brent Cooper "Memories of the King".

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 AM Thursday, Nov. 7, at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church with Father Stan Szybka officiating. Burial will follow in Convoy IOOF Cemetery. Friends may call at Brickner Funeral Home from 2 - 8 PM Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013. A Rosary will be recited at 8:00 PM Wednesday at the Funeral Home.

Preferred Memorials are donations to the Thomas Edison Endowment Fund.