Albert Junior "Bud" Wormet, age 75, of Friendship, Wisconsin, died Saturday, September 22, 2007, at his home following a courageous battle with cancer.
Funeral services for Bud will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 26, 2007, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Adams, Wisconsin. Rev. John Krebs will officiate. Interment will be at the Mount Repose Cemetery, Friendship, Wisconsin. Military rites will be offered by the Adams American Legion Red Cloud Post #250 and the Grand Marsh American Legion Snyder-Richardson Post #273.
Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday at Roseberry’s Funeral Home, Friendship, and at the church on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of service.
Albert was born March 14, 1932 in Friendship, Wisconsin, to Albert Sr. and Mabel (Hovorka) Wormet.　 He was married to Jannette Rose (Slater) from November, 1953, to the time of her death in June, 1977. He married Penny (Van Natta) Follen on April 29, 1978 in Adams, Wisconsin.　
Bud was enlisted in the U.S. Air Force from April 1952 until April 1956 and was chosen Airman of the Month while on tour of duty in Newfoundland. After discharge he worked for The Follett Company, first in Coloma, then in Adams, until May 1965 when A-F Motors was incorporated and granted a franchise from Chevrolet Motor Division. Bud was the Chevy dealer in Adams for more than 40 years; he received several awards of excellence from Chevrolet.
Bud enjoyed pheasant hunting, deer hunting, fishing, traveling, dancing, parties and sports events. His favorite hobby, however, was his work. He enjoyed people; he valued his customers and employees; he loved the Adams-Friendship community; he treasured his family and friends.
Bud was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Adams, where he served for many years as an elder. He was a charter member and served on the Board of Directors for Roche-A-Cri Recreation Association (now Mound View Golf Course); he served on the Hospital Board for Adams County Memorial Hospital; he was a past member of the Adams M&I Bank Board of Directors and a lifetime member of the A-F Lions Club, where he was awarded the Melvin Jones Award. Through A-F Motors, he sponsored many athletic teams in Adams-Friendship including mens and womens bowling teams, mens softball and countless youth activities. Bud was awarded the Distinguished Alumni for Adams-Friendship High School in 1984.
Bud was preceded in death by parents: Albert Sr. and Mabel Wormet; his　first wife: Jannette Slater; three brothers: John Louis Wormet (1935), Herbert Wormet (1965) and Randy Wormet (2001);
Survivors:
　　 Wife:　 Penny Wormet of Friendship, Wisconsin
　　 Daughter:　 Pela (Dave) Steiner of Friendship, Wisconsin
Son:　 Tim (Linda) Wormet of Adams, Wisconsin
Daughter:　 Amy (Dennis) Griese of Friendship, Wisconsin
　　 Son:　 Tadd (Renee) Wormet of Coloma, Wisconsin
　　 Son:　 Heath (Jennifer) Follen of Waunakee, Wisconsin
　　 Grandchild:　 Lara (Alex) Ginter of Friendship, Wisconsin
　　 Grandchild:　 Brook (Crystal) Wormet of Friendship, Wisconsin
　　 Grandchild:　 Brandon Wormet of La Crosse, Wisconsin
　　 Grandchild:　 Megan Steiner of Adams, Wisconsin
　　 Grandchild:　 Brianna Wormet of Janesville, Wisconsin
　　 Grandchild:　 Colin Steiner of Waukesha, Wisconsin
　　 Grandchild: 　Matthew Follen of Waunakee, Wisconsin
　　 Grandchild:　 Bryce Wormet of Adams, Wisconsin
　　 Grandchild:　 Amanda Griese of Friendship, Wisconsin
　　 Grandchild:　 Kassie Wormet of Coloma, Wisconsin
　　 Grandchild:　 Taylor Wormet of Coloma, Wisconsin
　　 Grandchild:　 Gavin Griese of Friendship, Wisconsin
　　 Grandchild:　 Samantha Follen of Waunakee, Wisconsin
　　 Grandchild:　 Madison Follen of Waunakee, Wisconsin
　　 Great-Grandchild:　 Autumn Wormet of Friendship, Wisconsin
　　 Great-Grandchild:　 Blace Dornacker of Adams, Wisconsin
　　 Great-Grandchild:　 Talan Ginter of Friendship, Wisconsin
　　 Great-Grandchild:　 Hoyt Wormet of Friendship, Wisconsin
　　 Sister:　 Frances Warp of Coloma, Wisconsin
Sister:　 Karen Stevens of Friendship, Wisconsin
　　 Brother:　 William (Sandra) Wormet of Adams, Wisconsin
　　 Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Memorials may be directed to the Immanuel Lutheran Church, 243 N. Linden Street, PO Box 219, Adams, WI 53910, or Hospice Touch, 321 Butts Ave., Tomah, WI 54460, or you may make a donation in tribute to Bud via the CaringBridge site at www.caringbridge.org/visit/bud.
Tadd, Tim and family. It was an honor to meet and know your father. You have my deepest regards and condolences. Cancer took my father as well. I am sure they are together looking over us.
John La Prest
Our sincere sympathy to Penny and family. May God give you comfort and peace.
You all have my deepest sympathies~I bought my first brand new truck from your Dad and then my next and next……if I had not moved away I am sure I would still be buying from AF motors….Bud was a great guy and I enjoyed talking with him—keep his mem
Wormet Family: So sorry to hear of Buds passing. Remember all the good times and hold on to those memories as they last beyond a lifetime. mt thoughts are with you all
Dear Penny & Family, Please know that Bud will be missed by alot of people He was a very caring person. We will have so many fond memories esp. about our (Cody) chocolate Lab. Cody helped us pick out my Buick at AF Motors. & Both penny & Bud helped out ou
Hello. Iâm very sorry to hear about grandpa Bud, I met him some years ago and he was always a very wonderful and sweet person and I will always keep a very nice memory of him. He and the entire family will be in my prayers. I wish you find in God the
My sincere condolences to all of Bud’s family. Time heals our painful loss, but fond memories will remain to sustain us as we miss his loss. He was a great friend to all of us and will be missed by the entire community. With God’s love to you all.
Penny,Tadd,Amy and families, I am thinking of all of you at this difficult time. You have my sincere sympathy.
Tadd,Renee and children: You are in out thoughts and prayers.
Our sincere condolences – from Oregon. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family in your loss.
Pela and family,
May the Lord look upon you with favor and grant you his peace. We will truly miss your father and remember his caring ways. He has struggled a long time now he is at rest. Take Care.
We are sorry for you loss and you are in our thoughts and prayers. He was a well respected member of this community and touched many lives, including ours. Thanks for the memories Bud!
You are in our thoughts and prayers. If there is anything you need, we are here for you. I am sorry we are not there to comfort you in person, we are with you in our spirit. May God continue to bless and comfort you. Love and Prayers, Mark and Sandi.
We do not remember the
days-we remember the moments. Your family
must have a lifetime of happy memories. So sorry to hear of the passing of Bud. He was a very fine man.
Thinking of you and sending our sympathy.
Bud was a amazing man. Who has left behind amazing families who will make him proud for generations to come. Cherish your memories and think of him often. He will enjoy.
I will always remember our meetings and all he taught me. I could always count
A measure of a man is determined by what he has left behind. Bud leaves a loving family, rich in memories of good times spent together! Our sincere condolences. Kathy, Peter and A, B, C.
Our prayers are with you all.
Our prayers are with all of the family.
Bud was a wonderful person. My sympathy to all of you.
Our thoughts Prayers are with you all. Please let us know if there is anything else we can do. Love Stacey
Dear Pela, Tadd and family, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. He was a wonderful man with a loving family. You and your families are in my thoughts and prayers. Pam Parks
We are sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts & prayers.
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Bud was always so caring and full of life, may those memories give you peace. The Polum family.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. It was always such a joy to see Bud when I would come in to A-F Motors. I was very sad to hear of his passing.
I was sadden to hear of Mr Wormets passing. I remember him when I grew up in Adams Friendship..Keep each other close..
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
May God comfort you during this difficult time. Hold each other close and share your memories. Bud was a wonderful man and he loved all of you and was proud of each of you.