Edward L. Mottau

Edward L. Mottau, 82, of Greenwich Street, South Attleboro, died unexpectedly at his residence on Thursday, December 6, 2012. He was the husband of Marie A. (Marotto) Mottau to whom he was married on February 6, 1954 at St. Michael's Church in Providence, Rhode Island. Born in Boston, Massachusetts on May 30, 1930, he was a son of the late Edward J. and Sarah (Lester) Mottau. He was raised and educated in Attleboro where he was a 1949 graduate of Attleboro High School. He resided in the Attleboro community for more than 56 years. Mr. Mottau was employed in the finance/investment sector having been employed by the IOF - the Independent Order of Foresters and Public Finance for many years prior to his retirement. He was a charter member of the South Attleboro Lions Club and was a communicant of St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Church, South Attleboro. An avid New England sports fan, he particularly liked the Boston Red Sox. As a true sportsman, he was a coach and manager for the South Attleboro Little League and for community football teams. His favorite hobby and pastime was, without doubt, horseracing. In addition to his wife of 58 years, he leaves two sons: Stephen Mottau and his companion, Gail Russell, of West Warwick, Rhode Island and Kenneth Mottau and his wife, Maureen, of Woonsocket, Rhode Island; four grandchildren: Adrienne, Michael, Erica and Kathryn; a great grandchild: Connor and several extended family members and friends. Family and friends are cordially invited to attend visitation on Wednesday, December 12, 2012 from 10:00 - 11:00 AM in the "Memorial Chapel" of Dyer-Lake Funeral Home - the national historic Colonel Obed Robinson Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue (exit 5 off I-95 N or S, go right at end of ramp, mile on left), Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro. Those in need of a ride to visitation may call the funeral home at (508) 695-0200 to make an advance reservation for such gratis transportation. Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend the funeral service immediately following visitation on Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at 11:00 AM in the "Memorial Chapel" of Dyer-Lake Funeral Home - the national historic Colonel Obed Robinson Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue (exit 5 off I-95 N or S, go right at end of ramp, mile on left), Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro. Burial will be private in Newell Burying Ground, South Attleboro. Children's room available during visitation and the funeral. Following funeral services an invitation will be extended to join the family for a time of continued fellowship, refreshments and remembrance at a location to be announced. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Mr. Mottau's name may be made to St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Church, 18 Baltic Street, Attleboro, MA 02703. To send the family an expression of sympathy, please visit an online guest book at www.dyer-lakefuneralhome.com . Arrangements are under the direction of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro. (508) 695-0200.