Kenneth E. Chmielewski

Kenneth Eugene "Gene" Chmielewski was born to Stephen and Helen Chmielewski on August 8, 1932. He is the second oldest of five siblings. Ken grew up in Morrill and Brennville, MN. He went to the Foley School System. He joined the Army and served during the Korean War, including a tour in France.

Ken was married to Jeanette Novak in May 1955. They lived a great life. They had one son Kevin (Anne) and one daughter Michelle.

Ken and Janet were avid 5th Wheelers and Cruisers. They spent 15 years at Trophy Gardens enjoying the Texas winter. They spent many years at Lake Ida in Alexandria enjoying the lake, fishing, family and friends. They also enjoyed cruises with family to many destinations.

Ken was employed as a truck driver for 35 years. Briggs Transportation, Kraft, and Gas N Go were companies that he worked for. Ken was a long-time member of the St Joseph's of the Lake community, since 1961. He was an avid member of the church choir and participated in multiple musicals. Ken was a Fourth Degree Member of the Knights of Columbus. He was a lifetime member of the Lino Lakes VFW and Foley American Legion.

Ken is greeted into his eternal resting home by his wife Janet; parents, Stephen and Helen; sister, Beverly; and brothers, Raymond, LeRoy, and Steven "Butch".

He leaves behind his son Kevin (Anne); daughter, Michelle; grandchildren, Crystal (Jake), Rochelle (Matt), Denny (Sarah), Melissa (Stephanie), Kurt, Kevin, Matt, and Ted; great-grandchildren, Riley, Kenley, Kylie, Kaitlyn, Kourtney, Andrew, Jack, Connor, Sawyer and Benson; sisters-in-law, Delores, Lorraine, and Roxanne; and brother-in-law, Herb, along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

We would like to thank Homestead at Anoka staff for their care and support, St. Stephen's Church that supports the Homestead Catholic community, and Brighton Hospice in the last few months providing care and support.

Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Thursday, February 5 at ST. JOSEPH OF THE LAKES CATHOLIC CHURCH, 171 Elm St., Lino Lakes, MN 55014. Visitation at MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL HOME-LINO LAKES, 7050 Lake Dr. (Co Hwy 23) from 4-7 PM Wednesday (with a Knights of Columbus Rosary Service at 6:30 PM) and at the church from 10-11 AM Thursday.

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