Marvin Lee Kotnik

Marvin aka “Marvinator” Kotnik, age 71 born in Washington (Avella), PA and current resident of Maumee, OH (formerly from N. Ridgeville & Elyria, OH) took his final ride to Hog Heaven on May 6, 2021 at 7:05 p.m. at Hospice of Northwest Ohio (Perrysburg) to ride with the Angels. Marv worked for Johns Manville for over 47 years as a forklift operator where he retired in 2015. He had a love for riding motorcycles, drag racing, motorcycle/car shows, Deals Gap (the Dragon, Smoky Mountains), camping, traveling (as long as Becky was driving) and more than anything enjoying his Pontoon at his Lake house on Barton Lake and sitting on the front porch. He was an avid #3 Dale Earnhardt Nascar fan. Also, he was a member of the Northwest Ohio Street Machiners, Toledo Truckers, Spirits MC Club, Chrysler Club and associate of 33 years with Sarge in Women in the Wind. Marvinator was an avid lover of Chevrolet and Mopars (Becky is the President of the Chrysler Classic Car Club of Toledo!!) and anything with flames being it on his bike “Blackie”, shirts, shoes, pants, jackets and anything else he could find with flames, he would have it. Survived by his forever loving wife of over 50 years, Becky (Nelson) Kotnik, daughter Marcie “Bug” Kotnik, son Deric (Joie) Kotnik, 2 grandsons Reese (mom, Samantha Kotnik) and Lucas Kotnik (mom, Krista Peer). Sisters, Lelia, Diana, Jeanie and the baby sister Dorothy. Aunt(s) Karen and Dolly along with many nieces and nephews & cousins. Special family, Donnie Hahn, Dave Smith (Wrench), the Nijakowski Gang, JD, Norm Briney (along with the whole Nascar gang from Waterville), Vickie/Dave (along with the rest of the Barton Lake family) and many many others as Marv didn’t have friends, everyone was “family” to him (YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE). And his beloved dog(s) Tucker and Oscar (doxies). Preceded in death by mother Ruth Kotnik and father Jack Kotnik Sr. Biological father Harry Anderson. Brother Jack (Uncle Jack) Kotnik. Grandparents, Walter and Ruth Charnik, Deuce and Macy and great-grandparents Granny and Jake. And his beloved dog(s) Buster and Lily There will be a Celebration of Life on 2 different dates depending on your location. June 19, 2021 Eddie’s Place 1433 Lowell St. Elyria, Ohio 44035 1:00-6:00 Service at 2:00 (There will be a Memorial Ride prior to service, Please contact Tim Neal for further info 440-320-6525) June 26, 2021 Iron Band Dogs (LEMC Clubhouse) 132 E. Airport Hwy Swanton, Ohio 43558 1:00-9:00 Service at 2:00 (There will be an Escorted Memorial Bike Ride starting at Bunkers on Eber Rd, Swanton, Ohio. Bikers will be arriving at 12 and we will be leaving promptly at 1 to head to Iron Band Dogs.)