Sharon Chmielinski

(Czecholinski), age 72, of Caledonia, passed away at home on Thursday, June 29, 2023. Sharon was born to Frank and Margaret Czecholinski on December 26, 1950 and grew up in Milwaukee. She attended Custer High School, then attended UW Oshkosh and graduated in 1973 with a Bachelor's in Education. After graduating college, Sharon taught at St. Stephen Parochial School for a brief time. She worked at All-Glass Aquarium as a secretary where she met her husband. She then worked at Pioneer Bank and for the Racine YMCA for many years as an Administrative Assistant. She retired as Deputy Clerk for the Village of Caledonia. Sharon married her devoted husband and best friend of 43 years, Rick, on February 14, 1980 at the Milwaukee County Courthouse and made the front page of the local paper that Valentine's Day. Together they welcomed their son, Nicholas, who was Sharon's pride and joy throughout her life. Later in life, Sharon was a proud grandma and doted on her grandchildren with endless "I love you's" and M&Ms. Sharon is survived by her husband, Rick Chmielinski; son, Nicholas (Andrea) Chmielinski; grandchildren, Nolan and Amelia; sister, Debbie McHenry; brother, Mike (Debbie) Czecholinski. She is also survived by loving In-Laws, nieces, nephews, extended family, many friends, and her precious cat, Karen. Sharon is preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Margaret Czecholinski; sister, Deena Czecholinski. Sharon was a true animal lover and cherished every furry family member that came into her home throughout the years. In lieu of flowers and in honor of all of Sharon's lifelong companions, please consider a small donation to the WI Humane Society by simply going to WIHumane.org and clicking "Donate". Family will greet loved ones during a visitation on Tuesday, July 11 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm with a service to follow beginning at 3:00 pm at Molthen-Bell Funeral Home, 700 Milwaukee Ave, South Milwaukee.