Charles K Vorm

Charles K. Vorm, 71, passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at home surrounded by his loving family, after battling CNS Lymphoma since last December. Charlie was born October 26, 1951, in LaPorte, IN, to Nels Vorm and Helen(Kelley) Cutler. On December, 11, 2013, he married Julie Workman. Surviving are his 3 children, Erika (James) Johnston of North Judson, Kirsten (Andrew) Martin of North Judson, Alyse (Zachary) Albers of Valparaiso, IN; Julie’s 3 children, Suzann (Josh) McLaughlin of Knox, IN, Weston (Rose) Workman of Culver, IN, and Josh (Jenna) Workman of Culver, IN; 17 grandchildren Delaney, Reese, Lindley, Avaree, Emaree, Cadence, Brody, Corinne, Ashton, Myles, Mason, Deegan, Madden, Delaney, Danae, Jordanna, Delilah; siblings Bobby (Cindy) Cutler of Palm Coast, FL, Linda (David) Hughes of Mission Viego, CA, Laura Stanley of Mesa, AZ, Eric (Julie) Vorm of Fishers, IN, Joel (Dana) Cutler of Indianapolis, IN; 1 hunting buddy Barkley. He was preceded in death by his parents, step father Robert Cutler, and step brother John Cutler. Charlie spent his childhood in North Judson and then moved to LaPorte where he graduated high school. He began his career working in his step-family’s funeral home business, where he graduated from Worsham Mortuary School, and became a licensed mortician. He eventually had a change of heart and decided he wanted to follow in his father’s footsteps. In 1972, Charlie moved back to North Judson and began working at American Oak Preserving Co. for his Uncle Fred. In 1985, he acquired the company from Fred and became the President, he served in that capacity for nearly 40 years until becoming ill in December. For the last 20 years, he proudly ran the company alongside his 3 daughters. In addition to the above, Charlie also found time to serve as a volunteer firefighter for the NJFD (in his younger years) as well as operate a local pumpkin farm. He was an avid reader. He enjoyed lots of early mornings in the duck blinds, golfing with his buddies, doing crossword puzzles on the porch, and sipping his signature Beefeater martini with exactly 2 olives. A Graveside Service will be held at noon CST on Friday, June 23, 2023 at Highland Cemetery in North Judson, IN. A meal will follow the service at the Maxinkuckee Country Club in Culver, IN. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to CV’s Yellow River Duck Club or a charity of your choice, in his honor.

Charles K Vorm

October 26, 1951 - June 20, 2023