Claude Marion Worden June 28, 1946 - January 7, 2006
Claude M. Worden, 59, of Oshkosh, died of cancer at Mercy Medical Center on Saturday, January 7, 2006. Claude was born into life on June 28, 1946 the son Marion "Budd" and Gwendolyn Bump Worden. He married Tralene Venne' on July 20, 1979 in Ashland, WI
Mr. Worden was employed at Block Iron for nineteen years; he was a Vietnam Army veteran, a carpenter, handyman, great outdoorsman and champion campfire starter.
Survivors include his wife and soul mate, Tralene of Oshkosh; three children, Leslie, Skip and Tammy; three stepsons, Dean, Troy and Todd Johnston, his father, Budd Worden of Fond du Lac; sister, Sandy of Fond du Lac and Verlene' of Racine. He was also survived by his mother-in-law, June Venne'. He was a loving brother-in-law of the Venne' family. A loving grandpa and will be deeply missed by his grandchildren, Trevor, Chelcie, Keegan, Gracie, Julian and Amber. Claude's extended family includes his fun-loving friends, nieces, nephews and his companion dog, Baxter. He was preceded in death by sister, Helen.
A memorial service will be on Saturday, January 14, 2006 at 1:30 PM at Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church, 340 Bowen St. with the Rev. Marvin Ahlborn officiating.
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