Jerome (Jerry) Chmielewski, 79, of Amery, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully December 6, 2016, at Lexington Medical Center in Lexington, South Carolina, with family by his side. He was born in Sturgeon Lake, MN on October 5, 1937, son of the late Tony and Tillie (Jablonski) Chmielewski. Jerry grew up on farm in Sturgeon Lake. He was a musician since childhood and continued to joyfully entertain many people throughout his life. Jerry and his wife, Carole, owned and operated Angler's Inn in Balsam Lake, WI, from 1980 to 1997. His strength came from his faith in God and his love for his family. Throughout his life the friendships he made with numerous golf buddies were extremely meaningful to him.

Jerry is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Carole, 5 children Antoinette Hawkins (Kim), Jerome Chmielewski (Lila), Jeannine Sligh (Robbie), Kevin Chmielewski (Angela), and Kent Chmielewski; 5 grandchildren; his brother, Florian Chmielewski; and sister, Bernice Mullen (Harry). He is predeceased by his siblings Helen Peitrek, Irene Cleveland, Chester Chmielewski, Adeline Dahlstrom, Margie Taylor, Robert Chmielewski, Lorraine Anderson, Clara Janisch, Leonard Chmielewski, and Donny Chmielewski.

The family will receive friends from 4 to 7 pm on Thursday, December 15, at Williamson-White Funeral Home, 222 Harriman Ave. North, Amery. Visitation will be held Friday, December 16 from 10:00 AM until the 11 AM Mass at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 1050 Keller Ave. North, Amery. Following the Mass, a luncheon will be held at Amery Golf Club, 601 Deronda Street, Amery.