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Clifford "Bill" William Molter

June 23, 1921 - March 26, 2011


Clifford "Bill" William Molter, 89, of Wolcott, died at 4:45 p.m. Saturday, March 26, 2011 at IU Health Hospital in Lafayette. He was born June 23, 1921 in Earl Park to the late John F. and Ola M. (Shidaker) Molter. He attended St. Joseph Catholic School in Kentland. He served in the Atlantic Theater and was stationed aboard the flagship, USS Augusta for the United States Navy during World War II. His marriage was to Mary Louise Sheppard on October 31, 1944 at St. Elizabeth Hospital Chapel in Lafayette. She survives. Bill farmed and owned Molter Trucking until retiring in 1998. He attended Wolcott Christian Church, and was a member of the Wolcott American Legion, Lions Club, and served as President of the Wolcott Park Board. He enjoyed woodworking, fishing, camping, square dancing, music and playing the guitar. Surviving are five children, Joyce Culver (husband: Daniel) of West Lafayette; Chuck Molter (wife: Clara) of Battle Ground; Sue Shipplett (husband: Rex) of Wolcott; Don Molter (wife: Myrna) of Lebanon; and Mark Molter (wife: Deb) of West Lafayette; two sisters, Delores Anstett of Fowler; and Mary Benner (husband: Don) of Lafayette; and a brother, Roy Molter (wife: Ruth Ann) of Lafayette. Bill cherished his family especially his grandchildren; Shane Culver (wife: Monica), Scott Culver (wife: Michelle), Jill Molter-Baumis (husband: Don), Heather Poore (husband: Matt), Emily Huckstep (husband: Ben), Brittany Molter, Aricka Molter, Sara Balana Molter, Jacob Molter, and Noah Molter, a step-granddaughter, Heather Garrett (husband: Scott), 13 great-grandchildren and 2 step-great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by a brother, John Molter Jr. and a great-granddaughter, Gaby Culver. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Monday, March 28, 2011 at Foster-Clapper Funeral Home of Wolcott, and from 12:00 p.m. (noon) until the time of service at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 29, 2011 at Wolcott Christian Church with Pastor Jeremy Church and Father Ambrose Ziegler officiating. Burial will take place prior to the funeral at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at Tippecanoe Memory Gardens in West Lafayette. Memorial donations may be made to Wolcott Christian Church.


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Schedule of Services

Visitation

Foster-Clapper Funeral Home

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  • 202 West School Street
    Wolcott, IN 47995

Visitation

Wolcott Christian Church

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  • 124 West North St.
    Wolcott, IN 47995

Burial

Tippecanoe Memory Gardens Cemetery

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  • 1718 West 350 North
    West Lafayette, IN 47906
  • With Military Honors

Funeral Service

Wolcott Christian Church

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  • 124 West North St.
    Wolcott, IN 47995
  • Pastor Jeremy Church and Father Ambrose Ziegler officiating.

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