Charles Francis "Chip" Wusthoff

WUSTHOFF Charles Francis "Chip" Wusthoff, III passed away at home on Wednesday, July 24, 2013 at 7:05 PM of mesothelioma. He was 62. Beloved husband of Janet Jones Wusthoff, father of Ariel L. Wusthoff and Charles W. Wusthoff (Megan), grandfather of Natalie Wusthoff, son of the late Charles F. Wusthoff, Jr. and Lillian Morel Wusthoff, brother of Louise Allison (Larry), Kathryn Kent DiLeo, Leif Ann Wusthoff, Pamela Malmgren and the late Lillian Watkins (Jeff). Survived by many cousins, nieces, nephews, aunts and his life-long friend, Kevin Moore. Chip was a graduate of St. Matthias, De LaSalle and University of Southwestern Louisiana. He was trained in architecture and psychology and extensively self-taught in art, philosophy, religion, mythology, architecture and education. Chip worked at Coliseum Hospital as psychiatric counselor and as a school teacher at John Ehret High School. As candidate for School Board, Chip brought his philosophy into the educational debate. However, his full-time vocation was as a loving and devoted father. Chip lived a spiritual, imaginative and authentic life espousing the importance of family, creativity, reciprocity, mutuality, dialogue and love. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation and Funeral Mass at LAKE LAWN METAIRIE FUNERAL HOME, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., on Friday, August 2, 2013. Visitation will begin at 11:00 AM with a Mass to follow in the chapel at 1:00 PM. Interment in Metairie Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please donate to ParentProjectMD.org. The family invites you to share your thoughts, fond memories and condolences online at www.lakelawnmetairie.com.