Service Details
A private funeral service was held.
Claude “Skipp” Worden, 57, passed away, unexpectedly, from complications following surgery. He was born in Racine, WI on October 18, 1967, the son of Claude M. Worden and Linda L. (nee: Fergus) Brown.
Skipp started his educational journey at J.I. Case High School. He was the Executive Chef for the Racine Marriott of New Castle Hotels & Resorts and was a traveling chef for 30 years. He worked multiple times in Racine, as well as in Montauk, NY 1997-2002, and Jekyll Island, GA 2016-2022. He retired from his professional work after suffering a debilitating stroke. He launched his own spice and salsa company, Skipp’s Spicy Licks.
Skipp enjoyed spending his days spoiling his rescue kittens, Wylde & Sweetpea, was a member of Great Lakes Church-Kenosha and recently joined Spokes Fighting Strokes. Skipp’s first love was playing guitar and during his life, he belonged to several bands and wrote a lesson book.
Surviving are his life partner and best friend, Amy Lesch, of Mount Pleasant, WI; son, Julian Musica-Worden, of San Jose, CA; mother, Linda Fergus Brown, of Sturtevant, WI; sister, Leslie (Robert) Trentadue, of Sturtevant; siblings, Stephen Kupper, of Monroe, WI, Tamara Worden-Peterson, of Oshkosh, WI, David (Laurie) Brown, of Necedah, WI, Robert (Megan) Brown, of Illinois; aunts, Debbie Fergus, of Minnesota, Sandy Hesse Fergus, of Sturtevant, Marianne LaCanne, of Racine, Patty (Al) Thomas, of Presque Isle, WI, and Sandy Carter, of Fond du Lac, WI. He is further survived by numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and other relatives, friends, and co-workers.
Skipp was preceded in death by his father, Claude M. Worden, and Dad, Andrew Brown; Grandparents, Bud (Gwen) Worden, Richard J. (Elaine-Pudgy) Fergus; Uncle, Richard N. Fergus; Aunts Verleen Crull and Helen Worden.
Marge Stacey says
Sorrowful condolences to Linda and sisters-in’law. Skipp is safe now in your Mother & Dad’s arms.
God Bless. Love you all.
Marge Stacey says
So very sorry for the mistype. It should have read Skipps’s Aunts instead of sisters-in-law. (As we all grew up together.)
Fondly
KEVIN COULTER says
Thank you Skipp for the many lessons you’ve taught me about being a Chef and leader along the way. Always preaching patience and kindness. What a fantastic man.
Robyn says
So sorry to hear about Skipp’s passing. Praying for Amy, his son and his entire family. May you all find peace in this tragic time.
Denise Harmann says
I’m so sorry for your loss.You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Rock on skip!
Olivia Castillo says
I am so sorry to hear 😢 He was the best chef I ever worked with! He will be missed for his sense of humor, his musical talent ,and his generous personality! Prayers for all his loved ones, RIP 🙏
John Korsch and Michelle Miller says
We are praying for Amy and all of Skipps family and many friends. Our hearts are with you
Jasen Lohr says
Skip thanks for being a great friend and mentor !!
One of the kindest and most even keeled person you will ever meet!
Rock on brotha!!
Michael Clark says
Sorry for our loss I work with Skipp for many years , and every time I would greet him , I would always say ” skipp that noise ” it would always put a smile on his face 😊😊 Luv u my friend ❤️❤️🫶🏿🫶🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿 Skipp that noise
Daniel Ryckman says
Rest in peace skip. It was a pleasure meeting you back in 1995 when I worked at Marriott with you and you are sous chef. You’re always a nice person and I have spoken to you over recent years I’m just speechless rest in peace my buddy!
Brenda L Martini says
I worked with Skipp for a while. He always had a smile one his face. His stories about family and previous work adventures were always interesting. May his soul rest in peace. Condolences to Amy and the family.
Karen Peltier says
My condolences to the family and all the bereaved. Skipp was a joy to know and wait on at the grocery store and will be deeply missed. Sending hugs and prayers.