Obituary of Elmer Molter

Elmer G. Molter, 89, of Salisbury, died Sunday, September 26, 2010 at Wicomico Nursing Home in Salisbury. Born in April 14, 1921 in Napa, Ca, he was the son of the late Elmer and Marie (Earhart) Molter. Elmer was a US Coast Guard veteran serving during WWII. He worked for many years as a master plumber and engineer, retiring from West Virginia Pulp and Paper Research Lab. After retiring as an engineer he moved to Church Creek and fulfilled his dream of becoming a waterman. Elmer was a former member of the Cambridge Yacht Club and a member of the VFW in Cambridge and the American Legion. He moved to Salisbury in 2004 and became a member of St. Peter's Episcopal Church. He enjoyed the outdoors and spending time with his family and friends. He is survived by his devoted wife, Jean Ellen Conley Molter of Salisbury; children, Bonnie Brantley Riley and her husband, Carson of Rehobeth Beach, DE, Gordon Edward Molter and his wife, Sandra of Jacksonville, Florida, Michele Marie Spangler and her husband, Anthony of Lebonan, PA; grandchildren, Michael and Craig Brantley, Laurie and Michael Molter, Kirsten Chapin; great grandchildren, Lauren, Steven and Lexi Brantley and Drew, Kyle and Brooke Chapin. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, John H. Molter. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 2, 2010 at 2:00 pm at Holloway Funeral Home where friends may call one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at Parsons Cemetery in Salisbury. In lieu flowers contributions may be made in his memory to Wicomico County Humane Society, 5130 Citation Drive, Salisbury, MD 21804 and/or A Pet for Life Inc., 28215 Log Cabin Rd., Salisbury, MD 21801.