Eugene Lloyd Molter, 91, of Kentland died at 1:24 am, Monday, January 5, 2015 at Iroquois Memorial Hospital in Watseka, IL. He was born July 1, 1923 in Goodland to the late Samuel E. and Margaret (O'Neil) Molter. He was a 1941 graduate of Goodland High School. He enrolled at the University of Notre Dame in September 1942 and enlisted in the United States Navy in October 1942. He graduated from Columbia University Midshipman's School in October 1943 and was ordered to the South Pacific Theater where he participated in the liberation of the Phillipines and the occupation of Japan. He was target coordinator for his ship in the first atomic bomb test at Bikini Atoll in August 1946. In September 1946 he returned to Notre Dame and graduated with honors in 1948 with a degree in Economics. On July 14, 1947 he married, Betty Stombaugh of Goodland and spent the next 23 years farming in the Kentland Community. He began teaching at South Newton High School in 1972 and retired in 1987 but he stayed active in school programs. He was active in community affairs and received the Journal and Courier George Award for community service in 1975. He was a member of St. Josephs Catholic Church and served as a server, an usher, choir member, and lector. He was a member of the American Legion Post 23, VFW Post 1348 and played Santa Claus for the community for over 40 years. He was inducted into the Kentland Hall of Fame in May 2004 and was a charter member of the Kentland Lions Club and served as President. Very active in Scouting, he was a Cubmaster, Scout Master, District Commissioner, Philmont SCoutmaster, and National Jamboree Scoutmaster. He held three Scouter Keys, Order of the Arrow, Woodbadge Beads, and the Silver Beaver Award. While Scoutmaster, he trained seventeen Eagle Scouts, one of which was chosen the outstanding Explorer Scout of the United States in 1975. He is survived by his wife, Betty (Stombaugh) Molter; 7 children, Ann (Dave) Miner of Lafayette, Kathleen (Randy) Risley of Kentland, Mike (Carla) Molter of Kentland, Stan (Diane) Molter of Sheldon, IL, Sue (Steve) King of Sheldon, IL, Teresa (Jim) Hoover of Lafayette, Pat (Pam) Molter of Earl Park; 1 brother, Richard (Nate) Molter of Lafayette; 1 sister, Rita Molter of Indianapolis; 19 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; and 1 great-great grandchild. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 brothers and one sister. Friends may call from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm (CST), Thursday, January 8, 2015 at the R. Steven Ryan Community Center at 405 N 4th St., Kentland, IN 47951. Funeral Mass will be held 11:00 am, Friday, January 9, 2015 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Kentland with Father Rob Bernotas officiating. Interment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery in Kentland.