Born November 30, 1919, in Huntington, IN. Passed away March 12, 2010, age 90 years. Beloved husband of the late Eunice (nee Weyland). Loving father of Thomas (Alice) Ware, William W. (Julie) Ware Jr., Robert (Karen) Ware, Richard (Michele) Ware, Paul (Robin) Ware, step-sons Ronald (Sandra) Vogt and Michael Vogt Sr. Also survived by grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Worth attended Huntington College interrupted by WWII. He enlisted in the Navy Air Corps pilot training program, transferring to the U. S. Marine Air Corps graduating as a 2nd Lt. He was assigned as a dive bomber pilot, flying missions daily, dive-bombing, aerial gunnery, ground strafing and submarine patrol over the Atlantic coast. He was then transferred to the Pacific area against the Japanese and flew 55 combat missions. He was awarded two distinguished flying crosses, eight air medals, two Navy Unit commendations, the Atlantic / Pacific medal, the Philippine liberation medal and the American Theatre Medal. He was promoted to the rank of Captain. Continuing his education, he graduated from Indiana University with a degree in marketing and advertising. He was a member of Phi Kappa Psi fraternity. He worked at Frigidaire, General Motors and Aqua-Chem for 21 years as director of advertising and public relations. Over the years he won numerous advertising awards, including a gold medal as producer / director of a technical history of Aqua-Chem, featuring Chet Huntley as company spokesman. Over the years, Worth was active in Redemption Lutheran Church, serving on various boards, currently a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Waukesha. The family would like to thank everyone at Tamarack Place, especially Stephanie for their loving care given to Worth. Stephanie was his “s buddy”. Visitation Thursday, March 18, at Grace Lutheran Church, 700 Beechwood Avenue, Waukesha, from 11:30 AM until the time of service at 1 PM. Interment Valhalla Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the church in Worth’s name appreciated.
Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (WI) – Wednesday, March 17, 2010
