Terry William Molter

Terry W. Molter, 78, of Bainbridge, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2019, at Caretel Inns of Lakeland, St. Joseph. Per Terry’s request cremation has taken place. A private family service will take place at a later date. Those wishing to leave an online condolence may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com. Terry was born on New Years Day in 1941, to Donald & Virginia (Smith) Molter. He attended Eau Claire High School where he played football. It was during those football games when he fell in love with a cheerleader, Jean Sedon. On March 14, 1958, Terry and Jean were married in Cassopolis. A few month later they would give birth to their daughter, Cindy. Terry was a lifelong farmer of fruits and vegetables in Bainbridge. He would often times have Jean join him so they could farm together as a family. After many years of farming, Terry would eventually retire and begin helping his daughter, Cindy, with her landscaping business. For the last 40 years, Terry & Jean would winter in Fort Myers Beach, FL. Terry enjoyed cheering on the Michigan State Spartans and was an avid Jimmie Johnson fan. His loyalty to Jimmie Johnson sparked quite a number of heated disagreements with his in-laws, who were supporters of his rivals. The family would like to say thank you to the staff at Caretel Inns – Dover Unit for all of their support and care they provided the family with. Terry is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Jean; daughter Cindy (Sherry) Molter of Bainbridge; and sisters-in-law, Nancy Gilson and Susan (Billy) Erwin. He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald & Virginia.