Jerry Woratzeck Memorial Campaign

Thank you for visiting our Dad's memorial page. Your donation will help the ASPCA provide life-saving programs and services to millions of animals nationwide. Please join us in celebrating his life and pay tribute by making a donation to give abused and homeless animals a second chance at life.  Thank you.   Erik and Laura

Jerry Woratzeck 9/24/35-4/1/15. Father to Laura Woratzeck Quillin and Erik Joseph Woratzeck died Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at 2:30am.

Known by many as "Big Jer," dad was truly larger than life. He loved to entertain a crowd. He was a successful man in many ways. He sold costume jewelry for about 35 years traveling by car through small towns in the Midwest. So much more can be said about his careers and successes, but he will be most remembered for his incredible devotion...and loving care he provided for my mother, Mary (Little Mar).

Mom died 5/7/12. He was lost without her. He was diagnosed with CHF, Colon Cancer and Esophageal Cancer less than one year ago. He moved to Charlotte, so that my husband Shawn and I could help take care of him during all of his treatments. Before moving here he lived in Jefferson City, Missouri near Erik and his wife Lori, where he and mom had moved from Phoenix to be closer to family. Unfortunately, it was too hard on mom and she passed away within a week of the move.

Dad is also survived by his 3 grandchildren, Molly Quillin, Allyson Quillin and Jake Woratzeck.

There will be a small service at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetary, TBD. Dad was cremated and will be buried next to mom. Memorials may be sent to your local ASPCA.