Gerald “Jerry” A. Worm

Obituary

Gerald “Jerry” Anthony Worm was born on March 16, 1933, to Francis “Frank” and Rosella (Haerden) Worm at their farm in rural Chaska, Carver County, Minnesota. Jerry was baptized as an infant and later confirmed in the catholic faith as a youth, both at Guardian Angels Catholic Church in Chaska, Minnesota. He attended Guardian Angels Catholic School from grade school through the 12^th grade. He graduated in 1951.

Gerald enlisted with the United States Army on June 10, 1953. He was stationed in Germany for two years. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal and the Army of Occupation Medal. He received an Honorable Discharge on April 20, 1955. He was affiliated with the American Legion in Chaska.

Upon returning from Germany, he worked for Watkins Products as a salesman. He then started a can milk route, which turned into a bulk milk route. He also crop farmed with his brother, Robert Worm, and from 1982 to 1995, he farmed with his son, Gregg, who then took over and continues to run the farm today.

Jerry met the love of his life, Doris Borka, at a party in the woods. They were married on September 14, 1957, at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Cologne, Minnesota. They shared over 68 years of marriage. The union was blessed with 6 children. In 1971, the couple moved to a dairy farm in rural Norwood, Minnesota. He sold his milk route that year.

Jerry loved collecting old Ford tractors, trucks, and cars. His pride and joy was the 1955 Ford Fairlane, which he still has. He loved dancing with his wife to old-time music; they spent many Sunday afternoons at local ballrooms dancing.

Jerry passed away peacefully on Friday, May 1, 2026, at Grand Meadows Senior Living in Glencoe, at the age of  93 years, 1 month, and 16 days. Blessed be his memory. 

Jerry is survived by his
wife, Doris Worm of Glencoe, MN;
children, Susan Grundahl (William) of Norwood Young America, MN, Sandra Pierson (Russell) of Glencoe, MN, Shirl Scott (special friend, Kevin Miller) of Waconia, MN, Sheila Harms of Norwood Young America, MN, Gregg Worm (Terri) of Norwood Young America, MN, Shelly Hanes (special friend, Kevin McIntosh) of Buffalo, MN;
grandchildren, Becky Grundahl, Jeremy Pierson (Katie), Crystal Stuewe (Josh), Chad Pierson (Candace), Kayla Scott (Michael Wickenhauser), Cole Scott, Amber Harms (special friend, Shane Lanz), Tami Harms, Katie Harms (fiancé, Mike Flom), Cara Buetow (Jake), Andrew Worm (Andrea), Stephanie Stepien (Tony), Jeff Worm (fiancé, Krystal Moses), Heather Lange (Mitchell), Rachel Hanes (special friend, Eric Jorgenson), Megan Decker (Cody), Tim Hanes;
great-grandchildren, Dawson Spooner, Brynlee Spooner, Aiden Pierson, Bria Pierson, Kinley Stuewe, Willa Pierson, Wakely Pierson, Wells Pierson, Aubrey Fahey, Brody Fahey, Ryder Fahey, Callen Flom, Blakely Flom, Brooke Buetow, Chase Buetow, James Worm, Hannah Worm, Alaina Worm, Matthew Barlau, Joshua Barlau, Nathan Worm, Lily Worm, Levi Lange, Lauren Lange, Morgan Vieths (special friend, Devin Fasching), Isaiah Vieths (special friend, Piper Buss), Juliana Jorgenson, Olivia Decker, Gavin Decker, Gabriel Decker, Bentley Hanes, and Easton Hanes;
siblings, Theresa Fahey (Kenneth), Arthur Worm (Kathleen), Sister Rita Worm;
sister-in-law, Janice Worm;
nieces, nephews, many other relatives, and friends.

Jerry was preceded in death by his father and mother, Frank and Rosella Worm; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Frank and Francis Borka; grandson, Brian Grundahl; son-in-law, Don Harms; siblings, Robert Worm (Laura), Alice Wickenhauser (Gordon), Richard Worm; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Eugenia Schmitt (Raymond), Clare Schmitt (Kenneth), Myron Borka, Glenn Borka (Katherine), Cathy Borka.

The family wishes to express heartfelt gratitude to Grand Meadows and Ridgeview Medical Center Hospice Staff for their compassion and care. The family would also like to thank their family and friends for their thoughts, prayers, and kindness during this difficult time.