of Conway, AR
July 16, 1941 - February 8, 2022
Ralph Gardner Worm, 80, son of Frederick Joseph and Anna Ruth Schichtl passed away Tuesday, February 8 at Conway Regional Hospital. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Marilyn Erbach Worm; sons, Randy (Tammy); Robert (Jeana); and daughter, Renee (Joe) Thrash. He leaves 7 grandchildren: Lauren, Robert Jr., Sydney, Ben, Austin, Kate, and Anna; and 10 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother Jerry Worm and sister Gigi Hambuchen. He is preceded in death by his brothers, Fred and Johnny; and sisters, Ruth, Mary Ann, and Carolyn.
Ralph was a graduate of St. Joseph High School and Arkansas State Teachers College (UCA). He enjoyed making friends around Arkansas through his job as a salesman. He was a lifelong Catholic and a Knights of Columbus 4th Degree member. He loved spending time hunting, riding four-wheelers, and seeing relatives at deer camp.
Rosary will be Saturday, February 12 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Conway, and will be followed by a funeral mass at 11:00 a.m. with entombment at St. Joseph Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Joseph School Endowment and Charitable Trust at www.sjse.org and 501-329-1818.
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38 Condolence(s)
Mary Catherine Flanagin Glover
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
Sending my thoughts and prayers to each of you! ❤️🙏🏻
Ronald Potts
Tuesday, February 15, 2022
Sorry for your family's loss. My condolences.
Danny Poe
Saturday, February 12, 2022
I enjoyed visiting with Ralph at the Poe/Worm reunions. My deepest sympathy.
Robert & Shelby Schichtl
Saturday, February 12, 2022
Ralph's smiling face and sense of humor will always be remembered. He will be missed at the SNAW Hunting Camp. It will not be the same. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Katrina Walsh Hawkins
Saturday, February 12, 2022
So sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and the whole family.
Maggie Schichtl
Saturday, February 12, 2022
I am so sorry that I could not be there for the service, but I am sending prayers to you all. I can honestly say that Deer Camp just won't be the same without him there. I sure am going to miss his smiling face and witty humor. Love you all very much.
Elizabeth A Robinette Simmons
Saturday, February 12, 2022
Marilyn and all the Worm family, My heart is heavy on learning of dear Ralph's passing. My prayers go out for your comfort and peace now and in the future.
Rusty Page
Saturday, February 12, 2022
This absolutely hurts my heart to see that Ralph is gone. The good Lord called the best home. Ralph was one of kind and as one of his friends/sons its heart breaking. He always treated me like one of his own boys. I can not express how hard this hit me of his passing. Love the Worm Family and my prayers are with you all. I know he is sitting at the right hand side of our Lord and Savior. Love you Ralph and thank you for a the laughs and memories. I Love you Sir/Dad/Brother.
Doris E. Hutchins
Friday, February 11, 2022
Marilyn & Family, I was so sorry to hear of Ralph's death. I enjoyed having your family as neighbors for many years in Conway East. This will be a tough time for all of you but with the support of one another and those close to you, you will find your way through the grief. Wishing you all peace and comfort.
Jerry Worm
Friday, February 11, 2022
Ralph was always my big brother. There was no one that good replace him from childhood to adulthood. I have wonderful memories of him. It will up to his boys to take his place I'll need them
Laurie Sanders
Friday, February 11, 2022
Renee, I am soooo very sorry for your loss. May God bless you and all your family with peace love and comfort through those who knew and loved your daddy dearly!!! You are in our prayers!!! 🕊🕊🙏🏻🙏🏻♥️
Laurie and Bill Sanders
Kelli Jones Craig
Friday, February 11, 2022
Prayers for you all! I am so sorry to hear about Mr Worm. I have such great memories of him when Renee and I along with all the other children were growing up in the neighborhood!
Ronnie Brewer
Friday, February 11, 2022
I am so sorry for your loss You and your family in in our thoughts & prayers. I didn't really Know Ralph just knew of him through the 4th degree KC.
Mia Rogers
Thursday, February 10, 2022
Sweet Uncle Ralph! My fondest memory was of our families at 414 Conway blvd having a big family banquet with You, Aunt Rie, Fredrica , Gi Gi, Jerry, Uncle Fred, Grandpa Worm, Caroline, Ruth, Smoke(my mom)and so many cousins! The laughter bellowed through that old house and made the ''the boat house'' painting shake!
You never got to meet my California kids and hubby but you were so very generous with your kindness of words and compliments via Facebook! RIP Uncle Ralph!!!
Dwayne Hofherr
Thursday, February 10, 2022
So sorry for the loss of Ralph
He was a great guy and always made people laugh. He truly will be missed
Prayers for all the family🙏
Merrill Lambert
Thursday, February 10, 2022
A lot of childhood memories come to my mind when I think of Uncle Ralph. We always had the best Christmases ever at my grandpa and grandma Worm's house. Ralph gave all of us the biggest and best hugs. You will surely be missed.
Michelle Modlin Senoski
Thursday, February 10, 2022
To the Worm Family,
So deeply sadden on the loss of Uncle Ralph. He helped me many times when growing up - even helped me get my first job in North Little Rock. I really enjoyed his humor & communicating with him thru Facebook. He will be extremely missed. RIP, Love ya Michi.
Rev. Paul F. Worm
Thursday, February 10, 2022
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the merry of God, rest in peace. Amen.
Leta Kirkland
Thursday, February 10, 2022
So very sorry to hear about Ralph. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Ted Arellano
Thursday, February 10, 2022
Randy, Sorry to hear the passing of your father. Praying for you and your family, so God's love may comfort you all during this time.
Brooke Schrage
Thursday, February 10, 2022
Brandon and I are so sorry for your loss. Ralph was always so kind and a joy to be around. He will be deeply missed. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
linda Seifert
Thursday, February 10, 2022
He was one of the good guys
He was one of the good guys!.
Lori and Terry Dabbs
Thursday, February 10, 2022
So very sorry for your loss.
Lori and Terry
Mary Jane Davis
Thursday, February 10, 2022
So sorry foir your loss. Prayers for the family. (Dona's friend)
Mary Ellen Kordsmeier
Thursday, February 10, 2022
So very sorry to hear of Ralph's passing. He was a sweet and wonderful man. Many prayers going up for his family.
KARLA & RICKY BEENE
Thursday, February 10, 2022
We are so sorry for the loss of your sweet daddy. He always had a smile on his face when we saw him. Prayers for all of your family.
Karla & Ricky Beene
Joe Wilburn
Thursday, February 10, 2022
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Worm family. Ralph was like a father to me. He never met a stranger. He will be greatly missed. He family values run deep and will continue on in his memory. Love ya Ralph!
Mike & Brenda Mobbs
Thursday, February 10, 2022
Ralph was my friend of 40+ years. We worked together for several years. I could go on and on people like Ralph only come along once in a lifetime. My prayers go out for Marilyn and the rest of her wonderful family.
Aaron Hoyt & Leslie Purdy-Hoyt
Thursday, February 10, 2022
I am so sorry to hear this. This is a great family and this guy was always a happy-go-lucky type that I don't know that I'd ever seen get angry. He loved his family deeply, and will be missed. Our thoughts are with you all. Sending love from NW Arkansas.
Andrew & Nancy Luciani
Thursday, February 10, 2022
We are so sorry to hear of the families loss
We have lit a candle and pray in memoriam
May God be ever present
This message is sent with love,
Nancy and Andrew
Thomas Worm
Thursday, February 10, 2022
I met Ralph on Facebook. Because of our last name, we were curious if we were related. Still think we are. We became friends for the last 7-8 years. I really enjoyed our friendship and his family updates. I so sorry to hear of his passing. My sincerest condolences to his family and friends. I hope that Robert will continue to be friends. Sending prayers!
Sue O’Dwyer
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
Marilyn and family, I'm so sad to learn of Ralph's passing. I have enjoyed sharing stories and jokes with him over the years. He was always so jovial and pleasant to be around. Prayers from the O'Dwyer family. 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Linda & Neal Cullum
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
We are so sorry for your loss, Mr. Worm was a special person, always friendly & greeted you with a smile. I know he will be greatly missed by all & I will miss my Facebook friend. Your family is in our prayers.
D. D. Henderson Matthewd
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
Marilyn, and the rest of the family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. He was a great man. I'll be saying prayers for all of you. Remember the good times.
Rhonda Poulson
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
My Precious Friend, I have never known a man with such a kind, joyful heart and always full of laughter. His family was the light in his eyes. Praying for you Marilyn and your children......Love and prayers always
Dr Fred & Ann McCoy
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
We send good thoughts and prayers. Living next door and watching our kids grow up together is very special. Love to all….
Kevin & Tonya Moix
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
We are so sorry to hear about Mr. Ralph. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Kevin@ Tonya
Garrett, Mallory,Carley Ann & Caroline
Sawyer & Hannah
Ronnie and Connie Briggler
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
Your family are in our thoughts and prayers. I will never forget that smile always on his face at mass. His love of his family was without doubt. He will be greatly missed for sure.