Gary L. Motza

Motza, Gary Lee, AGE 80 of Dayton, Ohio, passed away on October 7, 2026 at East Valley Healthcare Center in Dayton, Ohio.

Gary graduated from Stebbins High School (Mad River Township) in 1967. He then worked for several diecast factories in the Dayton and surrounding areas for more than 40 years. Was skilled at repair and maintenance of diecast machines and often kept old equipment in excellent working order long past their usual expected date when they would otherwise be replaced. Due to his skills with diecast machines, he was hired by the owners of several different companies to repair and maintain their equipment.

He had an interest in many different activities, including beekeeping, farming, and repair and maintenance of all types of vehicles and other mechanical devises. Had an uncanny ability to diagnose and repair anything mechanical, including, but not limited to vehicles, plumbing, electrical wiring, heating and ventilation systems, and clocks and watches.

Gary enjoyed attending auctions and shows that featured farm equipment, including steam threshers. He even met actor Buddy Ebson who was also in attendance at a steam thresher show in Ohio and enjoyed discussing the equipment with the actor.

An animal lover who had numerous dogs and cats as pets during his lifetime and raised a variety of farm animals such as cows, bulls, steers, goats, sheep, chickens, mules, donkeys, and llamas.

Always made himself available to help any friends who needed assistance.

He was preceded in death by his parents George J. Motza and Thelma J. (Lawrence) Motza, both of whom were lifelong residents of Dayton, Ohio.

Gary is survived by his Sister Mary Ann Motza, resident of Aurora, Colorado.

He has been laid to rest at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens in New Carlisle, Ohio.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, ASPCA | American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals .

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