In Memoriam: Charles T. Worthington

January 19, 1943 - December 10, 2001

The Valley Bakers Association community is saddened by the unexpected death of its leader and friend.

It is with great sorrow that we note the sudden death of Charles Worthington, Chief Operating Officer at Valley Bakers Association.

With wife Judy by his side, Chuck was the heart and soul of VBA for almost two decades. Chuck's tangible contributions can be measured in dollars and cents; growing the variety of products available through VBA, adding a freezer/cooler facility in Greenville, launching VBA's Bakers Supply, and establishing VBA's Progressive Warehousing program. His innovation and leadership was central to making VBA what it is today.

At the moment, though, what we remember most about Chuck is his zest for life. He was never without a smile on his face, a twinkle in his eye, and a quip to lighten the mood. Only good things came from Chuck. VBA wasn't just a job... it was a joy.

Chuck and Judy made their home in Appleton with their two daughters, Wendy and Carrie. But their hearts were on Washington Island, off the tip of Door County, where Chuck could indulge his passion for fishing and spend quiet moments with family and friends.

Funeral Notes:

· Visitation 4:00-7:00 PM, Friday
· Small service following visitation 
· At:  Wichmann Funeral Home
       3212 S. Oneida St
       Appleton, WI 54915
       Ph. (920) 831-9905

· Family Service 1:00 PM, Saturday
· Burial to follow church service
· At:  Trinity Lutheran Church
       Town Line Road
       Washington Island, WI
       Ph. (920) 847-2341

In Loving Memory Of

Chuck T. Worthington, Jr.

Born To Life
January 19, 1943

Born To Eternal Life
December 10, 2001

Place of Service
Funeral Home Chapel
Menasha, Wisconsin

Date and Time of Service
7:00 p.m. Friday, December 14, 2001

Interment
Washington Island Cemetery

Wichmann Funeral Home
Tri-County Chapel
Menasha, Wisconsin

Fisherman's Prayer

I pray that I may live to fish...
Until my dying day.
And when it comes to my last cast,
I then most humbly pray:
When in the Lord's great landing net
And peacefully asleep
That in His mercy I be judged
Big enough to keep.

Memorials established with:

     American Diabetes Association
     2923 N Mayfair Rd., Suite 502
     Wauwatosa, WI  53226-1507
     www.diabetes.org

     American Heart Association
     795 N. Van Buren St.
     Milwaukee, WI  53202-3808
     www.americanheart.org

Your family and friends miss you, Chuck.