Johnny Chelmo

Johnny L. Chelmo, age 62, a resident of Trade Lake died June 30, 2014. Johnny was born on June 29, 1952 in Grantsburg to proud parents Lyle and Lucille Chelmo. He married Cheryl Sanberg in Columbia Heights, Minnesota on October 27, 1979. Johnny owned and operated John's Service Station in Grantsburg for 15 years, and worked as an auto mechanic at Pine City Motors. Johnny loved the outdoors deer hunting, ice fishing, fishing, riding his ATV and playing with his dogs. He was also a story teller and enjoyed playing cards. He also made time to watch his girls play sports and visiting with friends. Johnny is survived by his wife Cheryl; his children Rita (Jessica Karpinski) Chelmo, Lynnea (Michael Raatz) Chelmo, and Lisa Chelmo; his brother Gordy (Angie) Chelmo and sister Janet (Mark) Everson; cousin and best friend Jeff (Kim) Eggen; along with other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lyle and Lucille Chelmo. Memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 5, 2014 at 11:00 AM (visitation 10-11 AM) at Trinity Lutheran Church, Falun, with Pastor Jay Ticknor officiating. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Grantsburg Chapel. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com.