Clement John CHELMINIAK

17 JUL 1920 - 17 MAR 2017

• RESIDENCE: 2007, Seattle, WA
• BIRTH: 17 JUL 1920, South Bend, IN
• DEATH: 17 MAR 2017, Seattle, King, Washington

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[N11] Clement John Chelminiak
July 17, 1920 - March 17, 2017
SEATTLE, WA - C.J. “Chelly” Chelminiak lived a remarkably American life. He loved his family, his community, and he had a deep faith in God. He was born in South Bend, attended St. Hedwig's school, and married the love of his life, Gertrude Kroll. They made their home in Seattle where he worked 42-years as an engineer for the Boeing Company. Dad was all about family. He is survived by his children, Paul, Kathy and John (Lynn Semler). There are four grandchildren, Mindy Simmons, Kelsy Ausland (Aaron), Morgan Tuff and Megan Chelminiak and a great-grandchild William Ausland. His youngest sister Antoinette (Angie) Claxton survives him. He was preceded in death by his parents Leo and Theresa Chelminiak, brothers Ted and John, and sisters Gertrude McKiel and Sr. Helen Marie C.R. There are nephews and nieces who live around the globe. He followed traditions. One of those passed down to all family members is making Polish sausage. It is the heart of all family celebrations. Dad was the master mixer. All of us were the grinders and stuffers. Services will be Tuesday, March 28, at Holy Rosary Church - West Seattle. A donation to the American Cancer Society is requested in lieu of flowers.Published in South Bend Tribune on Mar. 24, 2017