Ernest H. Motloch, Sr.

Ernest H. Motloch, Sr., 93, of Temple formerly of Austin died in Temple, Texas on June 4, 2017. Ernest was born April 29, 1924 in Granger, TX to Frank Motloch and Anna Zrubeck Motloch. He served in the Marine Corp during World War II and was a Purple Heart Recipient. He worked for the Texas Highway Dept. for 37 years until he retired in 1985 and Sears until he retired in1987. He was a member of St. Luke Catholic Church; KJT for over 75 years and RVOS of which he served as Society 150 President for 21 years. Ernest was preceded in death by his parents, sister Clementine, brothers August Motloch, Sr. and Richard Motloch and daughter Theresa Manbeck. Ernest is survived by his wife of 70 years, Mary Vrana Motloch of Temple; two sons Ernest Motloch, Jr. and wife Karen of Temple and Anthony Motloch and wife Carolyn of Caldwell; son-in-law John Manbeck and wife Gayla of Round Rock; sister Elsie McDaniel of Buchanan Dam, six grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to St. Luke Catholic Church in Temple. Visitation will be held from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. and Rosary will be recited at 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday at Scanio-Harper Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Luke Catholic Church Thursday at 10:00 A.M. with burial at Capital Parks, Inc. in Pflugerville at 3:00 P.M.