" You have my deepest condolences in your loss of Jeremiah. Death always comes too soon, it is truly our enemy. Our loving Heavenly Father Jehovah will bring a resurrection soon as promised in the Bible Book of Revelation in chapter 21 verses 3 and 4."
In loving memory of
Reverend Jeremiah Worman
July 27, 1938 - October 27, 2018
Rev. Jeremiah Worman, of Waterpower Lake, died Saturday, October 27, 2018, at Rosalia Gardens. He was 80 years old. He was born on July 27, 1938, in Effingham, Illinois a son of Henry and Augusta (Siegfried) Worman.
He was a graduate of Antigo High School with the class of 1956. He attended Jordan Seminary in Menominee, Michigan and St. Francis Seminary in Milwaukee.
He was ordained a Priest by Auxiliary Bishop John Grellinger at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral in Green Bay on May 27, 1967.
His initial assignment was as an assistant at Holy Family Catholic Church in Elcho, followed by assignments in Oshkosh and Menasha before returning to Langlade County serving as temporary administrator at St. James Parish in White Lake, St. Stanislaus in Langlade and St. Mary in Marion. In 1975 he entered the United States Army Chaplaincy program as a commissioned officer with the rank of Captain. He served as Chaplain on bases in New York, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Korea, Kansas, Alaska, New Jersey, Illinois, Turkey and Germany. He retired from the military with the rank of Major in 1992 and was assigned to St. Mary Parish in Antigo. In 1995 he added the role of Pastor of St. Wencel Parish in Neva and became Pastor of the merged St. Mary and St. Hyacinth Parishes in Antigo in 2001. He continued to serve the parishioners whose families he has known for a lifetime in Antigo, Neva, Elcho, Pickerel and White Lake since his retirement in 2008. He celebrated 50 beautiful years of ordained life in 2017.
Survivors include three brothers, Robert and Michael Worman of Milwaukee and Waterpower Lake, his twin Lawrence (Linda) Worman of Atchison, Kansas, and a sister-in-law, Elaine Worman of Laurel, Maryland.
He was preceded in death by his parents four sisters, Katie (Duane) Lund, Marge (Frank) Wild, Joan (Donald Mike) Byrne, Barbara (John) Pozza, two brothers, Dr. Leonard (Georgine) Worman, and Donald Worman.
A service of reception will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, November 1, 2018, at SS Mary and Hyacinth Catholic Church (819 Third Ave. Antigo) which will begin the visitation. The visitation will conclude with a parish wake service at 6 p.m.
The funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, November 2, 2018, at 11 a.m. at St John Catholic Church (415 Sixth Ave, Antigo) with The Most Reverend David L. Ricken, Bishop of Green Bay, Celebrant. Visitation on Friday will be held at St. John Catholic Church from 10 to 11 a.m.
Burial with military honors will take place at Queen of Peace Cemetery at a later date.
The Bradley Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Tributes
"A very kind, smart, gentle man. His life made a huge difference for many people. We are sorry his life on earth has ended and are certain his life in heaven has been granted. Ray & Dorothy Braun. "
"Father Jerry, always a hospitable and gracious host, will be missed in the north woods he so loved! My deepest sympathies to all the wonderful members of his family! You each have exemplified what family means in your love and care for each other. May your memories of Jerry bring you great comfort and peace as you envision the homecoming he is having with your family members! Hugs to each of you from Marie McLellan Tonnon"
"I have wonderful memories of Father Jerry when I worked at All Saints. He was a very kind and gentle man. He will surely be missed. "
"Thinking of all of you at this time. Terry & Jamine"
"I remember many summers at the reunions with my great uncle... all of them, jerry especially telling me to calm down and slow down. But most importantly, instilling wisdom in me that remains now as a father. You will be missed uncle "
"We are sorry to hear of Father Jerry's passing but we know very well that he is now in the loving arms of God. We first met him as our priest assigned to St. Wencel's parish in Neva. We know of his talent for cooking special baked beans and oysters for the holidays. A man of many talents. May the remaining family find comfort in his memory and knowledge that he is now at peace....smiling and rejoicing in eternal life. Jeanne and Jim Peters, now in Platteville, Wis."
"This is so sad. I enjoyed Father Workman, he was a wonderful man. I worked at St. Mary?s School when he was pastor there and he was so happy and comical. As far as I?m concerned there will never be another priest like him. You have my greatest sympathy and blessings. Vonda"