Charles "Charlie" Worden

Charles “Charlie” Worden of Grosse Ile, Michigan passed away in his 80th year on February 21, 2023. Charlie was born October 10, 1943 in Cadillac, Michigan. He graduated from Cadillac High School and then from Western Michigan University.

Charlie taught for 37 years in Grosse Ile Schools, where he also coached tennis and basketball. After retiring, he taught for 15 years at University of Michigan-Dearborn. Charlie loved his years of teaching, and especially enjoyed running into former students around the downriver area.

He was an involved community member and president of the Lions Club, Rotary Club, and initiated the Key Club at the High School. .

Music was a great love of Charlie’s. He was the frontman for a band in college called “Charlie and the Chesterfields” and he was a huge fan of many 50’s pop groups, including the Beach Boys, Roy Orbison, Jan and Dean, and Elvis. His favorite song of all-time was “In the Still of the Night” by the FIve Satins. He was able to enjoy music up until his last day.

Charlie is survived by his wife, Kathleen Worden, and their combined children, Kelly (Brian), Robert, Shelley (Jason), Cara (Sorin) and Kristina (Alex). He leaves behind ten grandchildren, Katie, Kortney, Ty, Gabe, Lainey, Eve, Bobby, Asa, Winter, and Sebi.

“As they say in the women’s lingerie business, Nighty, Nighty”!