Obituary of William Gerald Chwala

WILLIAM "BILL" G. CHWALA 71 of Jefferson passed away Sunday June 16, 2013 at his home. He was born on April 26, 1942 in Watertown, son of the late Gerald and Leona (Pautsch) Chwala. He married Bonnie Stark on September 4, 1965 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Jefferson. Bill worked in masonry construction for over 25 years but his heart was totally in the farm; the animals, raising crops and his special John Deere 4020 D tractor, after his family this is what he lived for. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, the Green Bay Packers and being with his family and friends. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and Jefferson Sportsman club. He will be deeply missed by his wife Bonnie of Jefferson, Daughter Heidi Chwala of Jefferson, and Son William Chwala of Jefferson. Sister; Mary Ann (Donald) Hepp of Johnson Creek, and Brothers; Thomas (Karen) Chwala of Lake Mills, Gerald (Emily) Chwala of Jefferson. Sister-in-law; Barb Chwala of Jefferson and Honorary Son "Squirrel" of Jefferson, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He is also preceded in death by his brother Robert Chwala. Mass of Christian burial will be held on Tuesday June 25, 2013 at 11:00 am at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Jefferson with the Rev. Thomas Coyle. Burial to be at a later date. Visitation will be held from 4:00-8:00 p.m. on Monday June 24 at the Schneider-Michaelis Funeral home in Jefferson and then again at the church on Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of Mass Those planning on expressing sympathy through memorials may direct them to Rainbow Hospice. 147 Rockwell Street, Jefferson, WI 53549 and St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Jefferson. The family would like to extend thank you to Rainbow Hospice of Jefferson for the care they gave Bill. A special thank you to Sharon B. and Kathy N. Schneider-Michaelis Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Please visit www.schneidermichaelisfuneralhome.com to leave a condolence or light a candle in his memory. Our lives go on without you but nothing is the same, We have to hide our heartaches When someone speaks your name, Sad are the hearts that love you Silent the tears that fall, living our lives without you is the hardest part of all. You did so many things for us for your heart was kind and true, and when we needed someone, we could always count on you. The special years will not return when we were all together, But with the love within our hearts You will walk with us forever. We love you and will miss you.